YEARLY HIGH
3.5398 DZD
YEARLY LOW
3.3409 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4276 DZD

2018 MUR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 3.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 3.3409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1989 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4649 to the December average rate of 3.4514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5398 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,699 DZD
2017 Average 16,087 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 16,705 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.60 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5047
3.3465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 3.4233, compared to 3.4320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1305 DZD (High: 3.5398 / Low: 3.4093). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 DZD (High: 3.4512 / Low: 3.4193).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1305
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0549 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.4915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.0936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3979 (+12.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.4915
2017 Avg (February) 3.0936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5133 3.4163 3.4649
February 3.5398 3.4093 3.4915
March 3.4863 3.4170 3.4469
April 3.4352 3.3700 3.3921
May 3.3888 3.3414 3.3597
June 3.4307 3.3409 3.3846
July 3.4563 3.3798 3.4183
August 3.4616 3.4046 3.4316
September 3.4512 3.4193 3.4351
October 3.4583 3.4206 3.4359
November 3.4438 3.4013 3.4193
December 3.4789 3.4279 3.4514