YEARLY HIGH
0.9335 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7287 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8154 DZD

2018 LRD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.7287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2048 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9003 to the December average rate of 0.7523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9335 was down 23.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,668 DZD
2017 Average 5,376 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,644 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.13 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9172
0.7362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.8719, compared to 0.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0591 DZD (High: 0.9335 / Low: 0.8744). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 DZD (High: 0.7554 / Low: 0.7491).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.9021) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1663), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2642 (-22.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.9021
2017 Avg (February) 1.1663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9245 0.8780 0.9003
February 0.9335 0.8744 0.9021
March 0.8756 0.8659 0.8695
April 0.8768 0.8626 0.8715
May 0.8811 0.8430 0.8663
June 0.8427 0.7837 0.8217
July 0.7838 0.7287 0.7582
August 0.7795 0.7627 0.7715
September 0.7671 0.7380 0.7622
October 0.7615 0.7529 0.7575
November 0.7586 0.7461 0.7513
December 0.7554 0.7491 0.7523