YEARLY HIGH
0.1242 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1140 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1168 SCR

2018 DZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.1140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1218 to the December average rate of 0.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1242 was down 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 621 SCR
2017 Average 612 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 570 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.05 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1225
0.1141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1185, compared to 0.1152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0066 SCR (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1168). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.1154 / Low: 0.1148).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1218
2017 Avg (January) 0.1216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1242 0.1194 0.1218
February 0.1235 0.1168 0.1196
March 0.1241 0.1179 0.1197
April 0.1208 0.1171 0.1179
May 0.1216 0.1149 0.1164
June 0.1166 0.1149 0.1155
July 0.1154 0.1148 0.1151
August 0.1157 0.1140 0.1148
September 0.1216 0.1150 0.1157
October 0.1172 0.1143 0.1150
November 0.1159 0.1147 0.1152
December 0.1177 0.1148 0.1153