YEARLY HIGH
36.0561 DZD
YEARLY LOW
34.9095 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4714 DZD

2018 PGK to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 36.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 34.9095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1466 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.4328 to the December average rate of 35.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.0561 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.1162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,281 DZD
2017 Average 173,847 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 174,548 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,733.19 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.8420
35.1400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 35.4401, compared to 35.5028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9169 DZD (High: 36.0561 / Low: 35.1393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2931 DZD (High: 35.9169 / Low: 35.6239).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2663 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 35.7415) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.9989), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7425 (+5.13%).

2018 Avg (June) 35.7415
2017 Avg (June) 33.9989

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.7602 35.2169 35.4328
February 35.8053 35.0664 35.4001
March 35.6935 34.9835 35.3556
April 35.3828 35.0014 35.1985
May 35.8809 35.0979 35.5120
June 36.0561 35.1393 35.7415
July 35.9169 35.6239 35.7835
August 35.9804 35.4835 35.7790
September 35.7626 35.3285 35.5126
October 35.7176 35.2350 35.4236
November 35.5342 34.9896 35.3003
December 35.4136 34.9095 35.2176