YEARLY HIGH
0.2070 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1944 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2014 DZD

2018 SOS to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1969 to the December average rate of 0.2044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2070 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,035 DZD
2017 Average 958 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 972 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2057
0.1952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1985, compared to 0.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0052 DZD (High: 0.2000 / Low: 0.1948). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 DZD (High: 0.2052 / Low: 0.2038).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+4.02%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2048
2017 Avg (October) 0.1969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2000 0.1948 0.1969
February 0.1974 0.1948 0.1961
March 0.1976 0.1944 0.1962
April 0.2009 0.1958 0.1978
May 0.2036 0.1988 0.2011
June 0.2054 0.2008 0.2027
July 0.2048 0.2027 0.2034
August 0.2061 0.2032 0.2047
September 0.2047 0.2030 0.2041
October 0.2070 0.2041 0.2048
November 0.2059 0.2033 0.2046
December 0.2052 0.2038 0.2044