YEARLY HIGH
0.1325 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1258 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1295 DZD

2018 KPW to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.1325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1269 to the December average rate of 0.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1325 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 662 DZD
2017 Average 616 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 629 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.21 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1324
0.1260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1276, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 DZD (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1277). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 DZD (High: 0.1311 / Low: 0.1304).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+8.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1316
2017 Avg (August) 0.1218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1278 0.1260 0.1269
February 0.1271 0.1258 0.1265
March 0.1271 0.1263 0.1266
April 0.1277 0.1264 0.1270
May 0.1301 0.1277 0.1288
June 0.1309 0.1291 0.1300
July 0.1311 0.1304 0.1307
August 0.1325 0.1307 0.1316
September 0.1315 0.1305 0.1311
October 0.1325 0.1313 0.1319
November 0.1322 0.1310 0.1317
December 0.1320 0.1313 0.1317