YEARLY HIGH
0.7494 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.6457 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7189 DZD

2018 LKR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7426 to the December average rate of 0.6574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7494 was down 1.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,747 DZD
2017 Average 3,637 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,228 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7511
0.6489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.7353, compared to 0.7026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0347 DZD (High: 0.7308 / Low: 0.6961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 DZD (High: 0.7362 / Low: 0.7290).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+1.26%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7426
2017 Avg (January) 0.7334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7494 0.7367 0.7426
February 0.7392 0.7305 0.7354
March 0.7362 0.7290 0.7322
April 0.7371 0.7275 0.7314
May 0.7409 0.7273 0.7343
June 0.7445 0.7282 0.7357
July 0.7437 0.7351 0.7387
August 0.7443 0.7289 0.7386
September 0.7308 0.6961 0.7150
October 0.6997 0.6810 0.6929
November 0.6890 0.6588 0.6727
December 0.6652 0.6457 0.6574