YEARLY HIGH
9.8676 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.6152 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8561 DZD

2018 SZL to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 9.8676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 7.6152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2524 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3624 to the December average rate of 8.3304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8676 was up 5.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,338 DZD
2017 Average 41,686 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 38,076 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,262.13 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7819
7.8462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 9.3538, compared to 8.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8417 DZD (High: 8.8975 / Low: 8.0558). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2941 DZD (High: 9.7659 / Low: 9.4718).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8417
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.6162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.3229), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2934 (+15.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.6162
2017 Avg (February) 8.3229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5724 9.1601 9.3624
February 9.8676 9.3847 9.6162
March 9.7659 9.4718 9.6206
April 9.6550 9.2050 9.4507
May 9.4188 9.1059 9.2458
June 9.2567 8.5282 8.8269
July 8.9850 8.4984 8.7742
August 8.8975 8.0558 8.4548
September 8.3549 7.6152 8.0075
October 8.3619 7.9732 8.1726
November 8.6511 8.1704 8.4109
December 8.7000 8.1399 8.3304