YEARLY HIGH
9.9020 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.6577 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8529 DZD

2018 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 9.9020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 7.6577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2443 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3689 to the December average rate of 8.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9020 was up 5.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 495,098 DZD
2017 Average 417,019 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 382,884 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,214.50 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7986
7.8512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 9.3540, compared to 8.3518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8993 DZD (High: 8.9108 / Low: 8.0115). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2906 DZD (High: 9.7694 / Low: 9.4788).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8993
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4512 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.6363) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.3415), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2948 (+15.52%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.6363
2017 Avg (February) 8.3415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5661 9.2039 9.3689
February 9.9020 9.3713 9.6363
March 9.7694 9.4788 9.6235
April 9.6454 9.2047 9.4418
May 9.4563 9.0689 9.2523
June 9.2630 8.4883 8.8012
July 8.9676 8.5017 8.7893
August 8.9108 8.0115 8.4342
September 8.3792 7.6577 8.0135
October 8.3431 7.9818 8.1607
November 8.6722 8.2230 8.4136
December 8.6552 8.0919 8.2994