2018 PGK to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |