YEARLY HIGH
4.9120 XAF
YEARLY LOW
4.6236 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7659 XAF

2018 DZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 4.9120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.6236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2884 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7090 to the December average rate of 4.8629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.9120 was down 13.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6747, 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 24,560 XAF
2017 Average 26,257 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 23,118 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,442.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8899
4.6452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to XAF 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 4.7177, compared to 4.8140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1298 XAF (High: 4.7794 / Low: 4.6496). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 XAF (High: 4.7893 / Low: 4.7476).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1298
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.8695) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+0.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.8695
2017 Avg (November) 4.8601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7794 4.6496 4.7090
February 4.7032 4.6236 4.6656
March 4.6855 4.6302 4.6659
April 4.7250 4.6510 4.6771
May 4.8564 4.7371 4.7857
June 4.8474 4.7711 4.8028
July 4.7893 4.7476 4.7681
August 4.8539 4.7609 4.8010
September 4.7983 4.7381 4.7710
October 4.8640 4.7830 4.8116
November 4.9120 4.8415 4.8695
December 4.8909 4.8301 4.8629