YEARLY HIGH
1.7500 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.6460 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7036 DZD

2018 KGS to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.7500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.6460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1040 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6539 to the December average rate of 1.7256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7500 was down 11.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,750 DZD
2017 Average 8,067 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 8,230 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.02 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7460
1.6455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.6779, compared to 1.7294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0438 DZD (High: 1.7147 / Low: 1.6709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 DZD (High: 1.6778 / Low: 1.6686).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.7376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1226 (+7.59%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.7376
2017 Avg (August) 1.6150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6658 1.6460 1.6539
February 1.6809 1.6542 1.6665
March 1.6778 1.6686 1.6721
April 1.6790 1.6605 1.6707
May 1.7147 1.6709 1.6916
June 1.7304 1.6992 1.7124
July 1.7293 1.7174 1.7243
August 1.7500 1.7265 1.7376
September 1.7367 1.7242 1.7319
October 1.7379 1.7245 1.7319
November 1.7314 1.7159 1.7250
December 1.7297 1.7200 1.7256