YEARLY HIGH
393.0406 DZD
YEARLY LOW
378.1663 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
385.9535 DZD

2018 KWD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KWD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 393.0406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 378.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8743 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 379.7471 to the December average rate of 390.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 393.0406 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 382.7192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,965,203 DZD
2017 Average 1,828,113 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,890,831 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,371.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

392.2354
378.6118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 381.9098, compared to 389.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 381.9098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 389.9973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 5.3869 DZD (High: 387.0759 / Low: 381.6889). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2915 DZD (High: 390.6481 / Low: 389.3567).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3869
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.1806 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 390.6855) against the same month in 2017 (average: 362.9615), the exchange rate shifted by +27.7239 (+7.64%).

2018 Avg (August) 390.6855
2017 Avg (August) 362.9615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 381.6284 378.4559 379.7471
February 381.7974 378.1663 379.8900
March 381.3358 378.8989 380.1279
April 381.8819 379.4372 380.7244
May 387.0759 381.6889 384.1839
June 389.6207 384.7334 386.7852
July 389.3689 387.7302 388.5896
August 393.0406 388.7339 390.6855
September 390.6518 388.2589 389.6761
October 392.4797 389.6905 391.1001
November 391.3558 387.8394 389.9195
December 390.6481 389.3567 390.0130