YEARLY HIGH
9.9045 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.5794 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8622 DZD

2018 LSL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 9.9045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 7.5794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3251 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3709 to the December average rate of 8.3151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9045 was up 6.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,523 DZD
2017 Average 41,689 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 37,897 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,625.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7861
7.8465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 9.3559, compared to 8.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8680 DZD (High: 8.9386 / Low: 8.0706). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2732 DZD (High: 9.7685 / Low: 9.4953).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8680
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5252 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.6245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.3181), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3064 (+15.71%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.6245
2017 Avg (February) 8.3181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5946 9.1930 9.3709
February 9.9045 9.3794 9.6245
March 9.7685 9.4953 9.6133
April 9.6455 9.2131 9.4477
May 9.4151 9.1137 9.2466
June 9.2601 8.5277 8.8323
July 8.9885 8.4948 8.7746
August 8.9386 8.0706 8.5333
September 8.3660 7.5794 8.0081
October 8.3563 7.9731 8.1678
November 8.6576 8.2126 8.4127
December 8.6813 8.1394 8.3151