YEARLY HIGH
1.1982 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1318 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1642 DZD

2018 RSD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 1.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0664 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1746 to the December average rate of 1.1405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1982 was up 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,991 DZD
2017 Average 5,175 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,659 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.85 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1942
1.1339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.1759, compared to 1.1525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0328 DZD (High: 1.1886 / Low: 1.1558). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 DZD (High: 1.1702 / Low: 1.1598).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1884) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2447 (+25.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1884
2017 Avg (February) 0.9437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1886 1.1558 1.1746
February 1.1982 1.1770 1.1884
March 1.1960 1.1832 1.1891
April 1.1942 1.1743 1.1865
May 1.1747 1.1437 1.1600
June 1.1633 1.1457 1.1565
July 1.1702 1.1598 1.1654
August 1.1660 1.1455 1.1570
September 1.1711 1.1546 1.1623
October 1.1599 1.1401 1.1510
November 1.1462 1.1336 1.1389
December 1.1468 1.1318 1.1405