YEARLY HIGH
0.2163 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2036 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2099 DZD

2018 XAF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2124 to the December average rate of 0.2056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2163 was up 3.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,081 DZD
2017 Average 956 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,018 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.50 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2152
0.2045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.2120, compared to 0.2077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0058 DZD (High: 0.2151 / Low: 0.2092). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 DZD (High: 0.2106 / Low: 0.2088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2143) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0362 (+20.31%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2143
2017 Avg (February) 0.1782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2151 0.2092 0.2124
February 0.2163 0.2126 0.2143
March 0.2160 0.2134 0.2143
April 0.2150 0.2116 0.2138
May 0.2111 0.2059 0.2090
June 0.2096 0.2063 0.2082
July 0.2106 0.2088 0.2097
August 0.2100 0.2060 0.2083
September 0.2111 0.2084 0.2096
October 0.2091 0.2056 0.2078
November 0.2065 0.2036 0.2054
December 0.2070 0.2045 0.2056