YEARLY HIGH
44.1205 DZD
YEARLY LOW
41.9089 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.1379 DZD

2018 XCD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 44.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 41.9089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2117 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.2519 to the December average rate of 43.8707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.1205 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.7351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220,603 DZD
2017 Average 205,187 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 209,544 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,058.29 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.0861
41.9590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 42.5032, compared to 43.7726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7853 DZD (High: 43.3176 / Low: 42.5323). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2286 DZD (High: 43.6443 / Low: 43.4157).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7853
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2286

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1438 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 43.8091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.5457), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2634 (+8.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 43.8091
2017 Avg (August) 40.5457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5731 41.9530 42.2519
February 42.3332 41.9089 42.1363
March 42.3422 42.0640 42.1737
April 42.5291 42.0991 42.2769
May 43.3176 42.5323 42.9038
June 43.6050 43.0066 43.2767
July 43.6443 43.4157 43.5296
August 44.1205 43.5294 43.8091
September 43.7856 43.4717 43.6654
October 44.1093 43.7362 43.9089
November 44.0188 43.6198 43.8518
December 43.9738 43.7290 43.8707