2018 RUB to DZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0498 DZD

YEARLY LOW

1.6765 DZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8632 DZD

2018 RUB to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.6765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3733 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0153 to the December average rate of 1.7543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0498 was up 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,249 DZD

2017 Average 9,513 DZD

Yearly Trough Low 8,383 DZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,866.40 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0422

1.7195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.9365, compared to 1.7899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1863 DZD (High: 1.9957 / Low: 1.8095). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0398 DZD (High: 2.0301 / Low: 1.9903).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1863

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0398

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.0028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1218 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.0028

2017 Avg (February) 1.8810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0301	1.9903	2.0153
February	2.0498	1.9549	2.0028
March	2.0200	1.9729	1.9950
April	1.9957	1.8095	1.8820
May	1.8990	1.8100	1.8605
June	1.8849	1.8405	1.8633
July	1.9013	1.8516	1.8719
August	1.8709	1.7263	1.7836
September	1.8026	1.6765	1.7464
October	1.8212	1.7694	1.8016
November	1.8089	1.7469	1.7814
December	1.7898	1.6996	1.7543