YEARLY HIGH
1.8129 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5279 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7291 DZD

2018 HTG to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 1.8129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2850 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7704 to the December average rate of 1.5590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8129 was down 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,064 DZD
2017 Average 8,546 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,639 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,425.02 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8174
1.5355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.7748, compared to 1.6834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0846 DZD (High: 1.7894 / Low: 1.7048). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 DZD (High: 1.7850 / Low: 1.7649).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0846
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.7939) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2098 (+13.24%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.7939
2017 Avg (May) 1.5842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7998 1.7463 1.7704
February 1.7850 1.7649 1.7753
March 1.7848 1.7585 1.7683
April 1.7796 1.7527 1.7637
May 1.8129 1.7714 1.7939
June 1.8085 1.7577 1.7770
July 1.8085 1.7418 1.7717
August 1.7894 1.7048 1.7579
September 1.7110 1.6867 1.7009
October 1.6982 1.6546 1.6788
November 1.6632 1.6091 1.6321
December 1.6118 1.5279 1.5590