YEARLY HIGH
0.9477 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.8582 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9051 DZD

2018 JMD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.9477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.8582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0895 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9194 to the December average rate of 0.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9477 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9251, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,738 DZD
2017 Average 4,323 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,291 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447.67 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9437
0.8591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.9103, compared to 0.9000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0486 DZD (High: 0.9283 / Low: 0.8797). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 DZD (High: 0.9284 / Low: 0.9178).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.9366) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+2.89%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.9366
2017 Avg (November) 0.9103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9304 0.9107 0.9194
February 0.9119 0.9001 0.9059
March 0.9065 0.8874 0.8960
April 0.9230 0.9045 0.9156
May 0.9284 0.9178 0.9233
June 0.9176 0.8887 0.9018
July 0.9095 0.8832 0.8984
August 0.8822 0.8597 0.8732
September 0.8790 0.8582 0.8662
October 0.9283 0.8797 0.8980
November 0.9477 0.9235 0.9366
December 0.9377 0.9179 0.9274