2018 MAD to DZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5865 DZD

YEARLY LOW

12.2375 DZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4201 DZD

2018 MAD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 12.5865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 12.2375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3490 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3414 to the December average rate of 12.4298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5865 was up 2.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.2930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,932 DZD

2017 Average 57,208 DZD

Yearly Trough Low 61,187 DZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,745.19 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5692

12.2849

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 12.3615, compared to 12.4786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1737 DZD (High: 12.5134 / Low: 12.3397). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 DZD (High: 12.4320 / Low: 12.3660).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1737

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 12.5455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6280 (+5.27%).

2018 Avg (September) 12.5455

2017 Avg (September) 11.9175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4145	12.2435	12.3414
February	12.4397	12.3307	12.3903
March	12.4630	12.3709	12.4100
April	12.4320	12.3660	12.4022
May	12.3757	12.2375	12.3086
June	12.3893	12.2512	12.3167
July	12.4799	12.3867	12.4385
August	12.5549	12.4394	12.4855
September	12.5865	12.5039	12.5455
October	12.5496	12.4519	12.5127
November	12.5188	12.4043	12.4598
December	12.5134	12.3397	12.4298