YEARLY HIGH
31.7883 DZD
YEARLY LOW
30.2005 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0825 DZD

2018 SAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 31.7883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 30.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5878 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4480 to the December average rate of 31.6034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31.7883 was up 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 30.7969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 158,941 DZD
2017 Average 147,861 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 151,002 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,939.18 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.7648
30.2372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 30.6265, compared to 31.5384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.6265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8798 DZD (High: 31.2156 / Low: 30.3359). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1653 DZD (High: 31.4510 / Low: 31.2858).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8798
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1653

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 0.1043 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 31.5683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 29.2191), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3493 (+8.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 31.5683
2017 Avg (August) 29.2191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.6779 30.2354 30.4480
February 30.5050 30.2005 30.3645
March 30.5103 30.3082 30.3915
April 30.6478 30.3396 30.4672
May 31.2156 30.3359 30.9070
June 31.4206 30.8510 31.1809
July 31.4510 31.2858 31.3681
August 31.7883 31.3691 31.5683
September 31.5483 31.3254 31.4640
October 31.7846 31.5084 31.6375
November 31.7129 31.4181 31.5893
December 31.6758 31.5041 31.6034