YEARLY HIGH
34.1487 DZD
YEARLY LOW
31.0167 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.3217 DZD

2018 PLN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 34.1487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 31.0167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1319 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4836 to the December average rate of 31.4413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.1487 was up 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.9323, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 682,973 DZD
2017 Average 589,605 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 620,335 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,638.49 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.9771
31.0896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 32.9604, compared to 31.6830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.9604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.3972 DZD (High: 34.1431 / Low: 32.7459). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3940 DZD (High: 31.6489 / Low: 31.2549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3972
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 33.7364) against the same month in 2017 (average: 27.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5973 (+24.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 33.7364
2017 Avg (February) 27.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.1431 32.7459 33.4836
February 34.1487 33.3436 33.7364
March 33.6982 33.1379 33.3944
April 33.9581 32.7558 33.4508
May 32.5063 31.1614 31.9842
June 32.1047 31.2359 31.7127
July 32.2738 31.1438 31.8148
August 32.2459 31.2917 31.8845
September 32.3393 31.6649 31.9674
October 31.9665 31.0581 31.6597
November 31.5356 31.0167 31.3302
December 31.6489 31.2549 31.4413