YEARLY HIGH
178.9700 DJF
YEARLY LOW
176.4600 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
177.8369 DJF

2018 ZMW to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZMW to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 178.9700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 176.4600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5100 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 178.7048 to the December average rate of 178.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 178.9700 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 178.9750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 894,850 DJF
2017 Average 893,926 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 882,300 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,550.00 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

178.8863
176.7085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMW to DJF 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 177.6485, compared to 178.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 177.6485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 178.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.6200 DJF (High: 178.5700 / Low: 176.9500). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 DJF (High: 178.0500 / Low: 178.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6200
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 178.7048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 178.7084), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 178.7048
2017 Avg (January) 178.7084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.9700 178.2700 178.7048
February 178.5700 176.9500 177.5696
March 177.1500 176.9500 177.0601
April 177.0250 176.4600 176.8900
May 178.2500 176.9000 177.6520
June 178.0500 178.0000 178.0145
July 178.0500 177.6200 177.9584
August 178.0500 178.0000 178.0387
September 178.5500 178.0000 178.0867
October 178.0500 178.0000 178.0290
November 178.0500 178.0000 178.0142
December 178.0500 178.0000 178.0250