YEARLY HIGH
7.1894 DZD
YEARLY LOW
6.6779 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9386 DZD

2018 MDL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 7.1894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 6.6779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5116 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7377 to the December average rate of 6.9038, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.1894 was up 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.7649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,947 DZD
2017 Average 30,168 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 33,389 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,557.79 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.1569
6.6996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 6.8794, compared to 6.9979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1705 DZD (High: 7.1894 / Low: 7.0190). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 DZD (High: 6.9820 / Low: 6.9118).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1705
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 7.1188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9856 (+16.07%).

2018 Avg (August) 7.1188
2017 Avg (August) 6.1333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8093 6.6779 6.7377
February 6.8749 6.7310 6.8294
March 6.9305 6.8137 6.8789
April 6.9820 6.9118 6.9461
May 7.0111 6.8529 6.9518
June 6.9919 6.8751 6.9324
July 7.1166 6.9601 7.0404
August 7.1894 7.0190 7.1188
September 7.0952 6.9617 7.0215
October 7.0317 6.9371 6.9765
November 6.9866 6.8710 6.9265
December 6.9853 6.8585 6.9038