YEARLY HIGH
4.0640 DZD
YEARLY LOW
3.5478 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8085 DZD

2018 UYU to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 4.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 3.5478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5162 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9972 to the December average rate of 3.6794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0640 was up 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,320 DZD
2017 Average 19,355 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 17,739 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,580.87 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0810
3.5546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 3.9357, compared to 3.6813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3362 DZD (High: 4.0347 / Low: 3.6985). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 DZD (High: 4.0306 / Low: 3.9991).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3362
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1973 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.0372) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1734 (+4.49%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.0372
2017 Avg (April) 3.8638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0125 3.9771 3.9972
February 4.0347 3.9199 3.9908
March 4.0306 3.9991 4.0152
April 4.0640 4.0173 4.0372
May 4.0347 3.6985 3.8456
June 3.7666 3.6989 3.7283
July 3.8535 3.7171 3.7716
August 3.9372 3.6624 3.7958
September 3.6752 3.5478 3.5985
October 3.6344 3.5783 3.6073
November 3.7035 3.6053 3.6350
December 3.7040 3.6466 3.6794