YEARLY HIGH
163.3222 DZD
YEARLY LOW
148.3049 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.5941 DZD

2018 SHP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SHP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 163.3222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 148.3049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0173 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.7925 to the December average rate of 150.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 163.3222 was up 5.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 155.5397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 816,611 DZD
2017 Average 714,981 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 741,524 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,086.54 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

161.6887
149.1596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 158.0555, compared to 153.1327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.0555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.1327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.6298 DZD (High: 161.6097 / Low: 154.9799). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1252 DZD (High: 156.2078 / Low: 154.0826).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.6298
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.5272 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 160.6446) against the same month in 2017 (average: 138.9821), the exchange rate shifted by +21.6625 (+15.59%).

2018 Avg (April) 160.6446
2017 Avg (April) 138.9821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.6097 154.9799 157.7925
February 161.7788 157.3506 159.0766
March 161.9207 157.2577 159.2257
April 163.3222 158.2374 160.6446
May 157.1791 154.8525 156.1174
June 156.2078 154.0826 155.4762
July 155.9916 153.5362 154.9959
August 154.6434 151.3173 152.3584
September 155.9038 151.8823 153.8849
October 156.5465 151.3208 154.4698
November 155.1466 151.2498 152.8835
December 151.5524 148.3049 150.2037