2018 DZD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 DZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the DZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 180.7914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 173.4323.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3591 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.8460 to the December average rate of 177.5483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 180.7914 was down 14.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 211.7725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
DZD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 176.4042, compared to 177.9289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5247 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.8782 STD (High: 178.0314 / Low: 174.1532). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8039 STD (High: 174.9291 / Low: 174.1252).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 2.5243 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 178.6470) against the same month in 2017 (average: 203.7686), the exchange rate shifted by -25.1215 (-12.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 178.0314 | 174.1532 | 176.8460 |
| February | 175.5754 | 173.4323 | 174.3218 |
| March | 175.0278 | 173.9251 | 174.5047 |
| April | 174.9291 | 174.1252 | 174.5020 |
| May | 180.7914 | 176.9182 | 178.6470 |
| June | 180.4880 | 178.7585 | 179.6034 |
| July | 179.2817 | 177.7611 | 178.4251 |
| August | 178.9401 | 176.5428 | 177.7919 |
| September | 179.1778 | 177.8931 | 178.3839 |
| October | 178.5854 | 176.5878 | 177.8003 |
| November | 178.5661 | 176.9506 | 177.6237 |
| December | 178.1233 | 177.1319 | 177.5483 |