YEARLY HIGH
32.8904 DZD
YEARLY LOW
31.1071 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.0170 DZD

2018 QAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 32.8904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 31.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7833 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3694 to the December average rate of 32.5133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.8904 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.6962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,452 DZD
2017 Average 150,810 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 155,535 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,916.64 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.7296
31.1428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 31.5485, compared to 32.4855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.4855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6137 DZD (High: 32.6398 / Low: 32.0261). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1697 DZD (High: 32.3952 / Low: 32.2255).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6137
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1697

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1193 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 32.5974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.5119), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0854 (+6.83%).

2018 Avg (October) 32.5974
2017 Avg (October) 30.5119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.6019 31.1391 31.3694
February 31.4220 31.1071 31.2750
March 31.4287 31.2127 31.2994
April 31.5636 31.2483 31.3793
May 32.1525 31.5698 31.8460
June 32.3660 31.9219 32.1215
July 32.3952 32.2255 32.3101
August 32.7481 32.3053 32.5261
September 32.5001 32.2486 32.4068
October 32.8904 32.4634 32.5974
November 32.7059 32.3767 32.5595
December 32.6398 32.0261 32.5133