YEARLY HIGH
36.2277 DZD
YEARLY LOW
34.7572 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4772 DZD

2018 PEN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 36.2277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 34.7572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4705 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5068 to the December average rate of 35.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.2277 was up 1.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 35.7070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181,138 DZD
2017 Average 170,099 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 173,786 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,352.28 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.0787
34.9579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 35.3648, compared to 35.5896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6283 DZD (High: 36.2277 / Low: 35.5993). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3235 DZD (High: 35.4883 / Low: 35.1648).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6283
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3235

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 0.4831 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 35.9853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.8080), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1773 (+6.44%).

2018 Avg (August) 35.9853
2017 Avg (August) 33.8080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7695 35.2702 35.5068
February 35.3173 34.7572 35.0513
March 35.3622 34.8117 35.0695
April 35.4883 35.1648 35.3720
May 35.6851 35.1743 35.4281
June 36.0105 35.6015 35.7610
July 36.0540 35.7058 35.9125
August 36.2277 35.5993 35.9853
September 35.8486 35.4556 35.6581
October 35.8574 35.4044 35.6128
November 35.2698 34.9294 35.1298
December 35.5228 34.9800 35.2393