YEARLY HIGH
0.3304 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3144 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3227 DZD

2018 NGN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.3304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.3144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3171 to the December average rate of 0.3257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3304 was down 9.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 330,430 DZD
2017 Average 333,429 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 314,420 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,009.55 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3292
0.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.3189, compared to 0.3264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0066 DZD (High: 0.3253 / Low: 0.3188). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 DZD (High: 0.3278 / Low: 0.3252).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3279) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+6.67%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3279
2017 Avg (August) 0.3075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3201 0.3147 0.3171
February 0.3176 0.3144 0.3159
March 0.3179 0.3150 0.3165
April 0.3194 0.3160 0.3175
May 0.3253 0.3188 0.3219
June 0.3274 0.3223 0.3246
July 0.3278 0.3252 0.3262
August 0.3304 0.3249 0.3279
September 0.3288 0.3231 0.3259
October 0.3292 0.3249 0.3266
November 0.3282 0.3242 0.3261
December 0.3273 0.3242 0.3257