2018 WST to DZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

46.0639 DZD

YEARLY LOW

44.7320 DZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.3968 DZD

2018 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 46.0639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 44.7320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3319 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.4057 to the December average rate of 45.4617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.0639 was up 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.8267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,319 DZD

2017 Average 219,241 DZD

Yearly Trough Low 223,660 DZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,659.30 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.8072

44.9863

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 45.3062, compared to 45.4873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.4873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8997 DZD (High: 46.0371 / Low: 45.1374). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3278 DZD (High: 45.7143 / Low: 45.3865).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8997

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 45.7388) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.5135), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2253 (+2.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 45.7388

2017 Avg (August) 44.5135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.0169	45.1375	45.4057
February	46.0371	45.1374	45.6055
March	45.6982	44.8181	45.0966
April	45.3677	44.7320	45.0547
May	45.4082	44.9045	45.1436
June	45.9033	45.2629	45.5309
July	45.5667	45.1928	45.4136
August	46.0639	45.4468	45.7388
September	45.7143	45.3865	45.5887
October	45.6781	45.0014	45.2869
November	45.7485	45.0625	45.4343
December	45.6785	45.1785	45.4617