YEARLY HIGH
6.6690 DZD
YEARLY LOW
6.4090 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5467 DZD

2018 EGP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 6.6690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 6.4090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2599 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4506 to the December average rate of 6.6198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6690 was down 4.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,345 DZD
2017 Average 31,126 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 32,045 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,299.55 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6459
6.4260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DZD 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 6.4819, compared to 6.6115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0992 DZD (High: 6.5106 / Low: 6.4114). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0502 DZD (High: 6.4917 / Low: 6.4415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0992
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.6276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1619 (+2.50%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.6276
2017 Avg (October) 6.4657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5106 6.4114 6.4506
February 6.4784 6.4090 6.4443
March 6.4917 6.4415 6.4663
April 6.5088 6.4252 6.4662
May 6.5589 6.4627 6.5167
June 6.5870 6.5052 6.5473
July 6.6199 6.5482 6.5773
August 6.6628 6.5725 6.6242
September 6.6403 6.5593 6.5979
October 6.6690 6.5947 6.6276
November 6.6519 6.5844 6.6225
December 6.6492 6.5986 6.6198