YEARLY HIGH
25.8848 DZD
YEARLY LOW
23.5114 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9172 DZD

2018 GHS to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 25.8848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 23.5114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3733 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1469 to the December average rate of 24.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.8848 was down 2.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.5410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,424 DZD
2017 Average 126,099 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 117,557 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,866.66 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.8825
23.9480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 25.3633, compared to 24.4712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.3633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.4712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5452 DZD (High: 25.0566 / Low: 23.5114). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2168 DZD (High: 25.8211 / Low: 25.6043).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5452
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.6131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 25.7213) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.2458), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4755 (+6.09%).

2018 Avg (March) 25.7213
2017 Avg (March) 24.2458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3543 24.9480 25.1469
February 25.7007 25.1232 25.4679
March 25.8848 25.5099 25.7213
April 25.8211 25.6043 25.7199
May 25.7189 24.7607 25.3685
June 24.9357 24.5262 24.7553
July 24.7438 24.3454 24.5422
August 25.0775 24.3734 24.6774
September 25.0566 23.5114 24.6465
October 24.7445 23.8679 24.4745
November 24.8311 23.9161 24.3772
December 24.6321 23.7383 24.1092