YEARLY HIGH
0.5710 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3186 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3286 DZD

2018 MRO to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.5710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2524 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3218 to the December average rate of 0.3321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5710 was up 75.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,855 DZD
2017 Average 1,541 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,593 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,262.01 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3505
0.3177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3231, compared to 0.3341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2399 DZD (High: 0.5710 / Low: 0.3311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 DZD (High: 0.3329 / Low: 0.3310).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2399
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3478
2017 Avg (October) 0.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3251 0.3192 0.3218
February 0.3223 0.3186 0.3204
March 0.3217 0.3193 0.3205
April 0.3242 0.3193 0.3214
May 0.3288 0.3229 0.3259
June 0.3315 0.3265 0.3287
July 0.3318 0.3291 0.3304
August 0.3337 0.3295 0.3320
September 0.3315 0.3289 0.3304
October 0.5710 0.3311 0.3478
November 0.3332 0.3302 0.3320
December 0.3329 0.3310 0.3321