YEARLY HIGH
5.1859 DZD
YEARLY LOW
4.7923 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8756 DZD

2018 HNL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 5.1859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 4.7923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3936 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8325 to the December average rate of 4.8876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1859 was up 5.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,930 DZD
2017 Average 23,628 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 23,962 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,967.82 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9420
4.8130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 4.8442, compared to 4.9069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3418 DZD (High: 5.1859 / Low: 4.8441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 DZD (High: 4.8386 / Low: 4.8063).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3418
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.8876) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.8876
2017 Avg (December) 4.8704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8664 4.7923 4.8325
February 4.8526 4.7930 4.8251
March 4.8386 4.8063 4.8237
April 4.8574 4.8029 4.8269
May 4.9005 4.8555 4.8772
June 4.9116 4.8414 4.8802
July 4.9234 4.8813 4.9056
August 4.9600 4.9007 4.9312
September 4.9248 4.8759 4.9064
October 4.9768 4.9071 4.9279
November 4.9311 4.8533 4.8824
December 5.1859 4.8441 4.8876