YEARLY HIGH
0.5736 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.5463 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5596 DZD

2018 GYD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.5736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.5463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5515 to the December average rate of 0.5670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5736 was up 2.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,868 DZD
2017 Average 2,674 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,731 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.54 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5699
0.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.5531, compared to 0.5662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0141 DZD (High: 0.5628 / Low: 0.5487). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 DZD (High: 0.5531 / Low: 0.5484).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.5681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.5681
2017 Avg (October) 0.5500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5593 0.5466 0.5515
February 0.5529 0.5463 0.5497
March 0.5531 0.5484 0.5507
April 0.5541 0.5492 0.5515
May 0.5628 0.5487 0.5551
June 0.5631 0.5556 0.5600
July 0.5728 0.5600 0.5636
August 0.5710 0.5612 0.5667
September 0.5676 0.5612 0.5646
October 0.5736 0.5652 0.5681
November 0.5700 0.5637 0.5673
December 0.5704 0.5641 0.5670