YEARLY HIGH
15.1142 DZD
YEARLY LOW
14.3469 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7967 DZD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,571 DZD
2017 Average 70,997 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 71,735 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,836.54 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.0414
14.6358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5990
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 15.0076
2017 Avg (August) 14.1525

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