YEARLY HIGH
1.1305 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9977 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0674 DZD

2018 NPR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.1305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.9977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1328 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1217 to the December average rate of 1.0490, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1305 was up 0.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,653 DZD
2017 Average 5,326 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,989 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.05 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1331
0.9963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.0938, compared to 1.0410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0582 DZD (High: 1.0660 / Low: 1.0077). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 DZD (High: 1.1002 / Low: 1.0917).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1119 (+11.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1217
2017 Avg (January) 1.0098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1305 1.1136 1.1217
February 1.1137 1.0969 1.1056
March 1.1002 1.0917 1.0955
April 1.1026 1.0710 1.0876
May 1.0824 1.0649 1.0740
June 1.0855 1.0715 1.0787
July 1.0762 1.0643 1.0707
August 1.0786 1.0393 1.0640
September 1.0393 1.0113 1.0236
October 1.0201 0.9977 1.0077
November 1.0660 1.0077 1.0312
December 1.0618 1.0303 1.0490