YEARLY HIGH
0.1313 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1013 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1134 SZL

2018 DZD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1068 to the December average rate of 0.1201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1313 was up 3.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1264, 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 657 SZL
2017 Average 600 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 507 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.87 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1271
0.1018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to SZL 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 0.1070, compared to 0.1198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0117 SZL (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SZL (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.1024).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1177), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1250
2017 Avg (September) 0.1177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1092 0.1045 0.1068
February 0.1066 0.1013 0.1040
March 0.1056 0.1024 0.1039
April 0.1086 0.1036 0.1058
May 0.1098 0.1062 0.1082
June 0.1173 0.1080 0.1134
July 0.1177 0.1113 0.1140
August 0.1241 0.1124 0.1184
September 0.1313 0.1197 0.1250
October 0.1254 0.1196 0.1224
November 0.1224 0.1156 0.1189
December 0.1229 0.1149 0.1201