YEARLY HIGH
0.1381 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1315 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1342 DZD

2018 RWF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.1381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.1315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1338 to the December average rate of 0.1343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1381 was up 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 691 DZD
2017 Average 661 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 658 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.05 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1360
0.1321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1335, compared to 0.1349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0046 DZD (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1335). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 DZD (High: 0.1334 / Low: 0.1316).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1357) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1357
2017 Avg (August) 0.1318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1355 0.1324 0.1338
February 0.1350 0.1315 0.1334
March 0.1334 0.1316 0.1326
April 0.1334 0.1315 0.1324
May 0.1354 0.1328 0.1339
June 0.1367 0.1332 0.1350
July 0.1369 0.1340 0.1354
August 0.1381 0.1335 0.1357
September 0.1365 0.1332 0.1347
October 0.1367 0.1341 0.1354
November 0.1353 0.1330 0.1340
December 0.1360 0.1325 0.1343