2018 SBD to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 15.1142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.3469.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7673 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6980 to the December average rate of 14.6696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.1142 was up 1.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SBD to DZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.7202, compared to 14.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1529 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.5990 DZD (High: 14.9459 / Low: 14.3469). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 DZD (High: 14.9995 / Low: 14.8920).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1482 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 15.0076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.1525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8550 (+6.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7999 | 14.4828 | 14.6980 |
| February | 14.7675 | 14.5858 | 14.6836 |
| March | 14.7667 | 14.5819 | 14.6714 |
| April | 14.7803 | 14.5878 | 14.6784 |
| May | 14.9405 | 14.7285 | 14.8078 |
| June | 14.8924 | 14.6688 | 14.7823 |
| July | 14.9688 | 14.7065 | 14.8701 |
| August | 15.1142 | 14.9118 | 15.0076 |
| September | 14.9995 | 14.8920 | 14.9583 |
| October | 14.9876 | 14.8479 | 14.9156 |
| November | 15.0169 | 14.7253 | 14.8178 |
| December | 14.9459 | 14.3469 | 14.6696 |