YEARLY HIGH
180.7914 STD
YEARLY LOW
173.4323 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.1665 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 903,957 STD
2017 Average 980,437 STD
Yearly Trough Low 867,161 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,795.46 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

180.1316
173.7936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.4042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.8782
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (May) 178.6470
2017 Avg (May) 203.7686

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