YEARLY HIGH
15.9090 DZD
YEARLY LOW
15.2326 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4959 DZD

2018 GTQ to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 15.9090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 15.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6764 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5319 to the December average rate of 15.3318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.9090 was up 1.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.7484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,545 DZD
2017 Average 75,438 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 76,163 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,381.77 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.8212
15.2874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 15.5004, compared to 15.4913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3666 DZD (High: 15.5992 / Low: 15.2326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0838 DZD (High: 15.3694 / Low: 15.2856).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3666
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3630 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 15.7767) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7009 (+4.65%).

2018 Avg (August) 15.7767
2017 Avg (August) 15.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6602 15.4163 15.5319
February 15.5386 15.3991 15.4685
March 15.4730 15.3452 15.4004
April 15.4994 15.3462 15.4106
May 15.6530 15.4546 15.5817
June 15.7132 15.5086 15.6095
July 15.7442 15.6543 15.6942
August 15.9090 15.5585 15.7767
September 15.5992 15.2326 15.4137
October 15.4568 15.2909 15.3583
November 15.4377 15.2801 15.3733
December 15.3694 15.2856 15.3318