YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0220 WST

2018 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0224 was down 6.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0239, 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 112 WST
2017 Average 114 WST
Yearly Trough Low 109 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.23 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0222
0.0218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to WST 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 0.0221, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 WST (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0217). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 WST (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0219).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-4.89%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0222
2017 Avg (April) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0217 0.0220
February 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
March 0.0223 0.0219 0.0222
April 0.0224 0.0220 0.0222
May 0.0223 0.0220 0.0222
June 0.0221 0.0218 0.0220
July 0.0221 0.0219 0.0220
August 0.0220 0.0217 0.0219
September 0.0220 0.0219 0.0219
October 0.0222 0.0219 0.0221
November 0.0222 0.0219 0.0220
December 0.0221 0.0219 0.0220