YEARLY HIGH
119.2379 DZD
YEARLY LOW
113.2608 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.5824 DZD

2018 ZMW to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZMW to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 119.2379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 113.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9771 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.1879 to the December average rate of 118.5628, 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 119.2379 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 115.4937, 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 596,190 DZD
2017 Average 554,529 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 566,304 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,885.57 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

119.1450
113.3964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMW 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 114.8671, compared to 118.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.8671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.1224 DZD (High: 117.0680 / Low: 114.9456). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6178 DZD (High: 117.9508 / Low: 117.3331).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1224
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6178

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 0.3885 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 118.3964) against the same month in 2017 (average: 109.5769), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8195 (+8.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 118.3964
2017 Avg (August) 109.5769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.0560 113.3800 114.1879
February 114.4075 113.2608 113.8754
March 114.4320 113.6800 113.9764
April 114.9369 113.7750 114.2555
May 117.0680 114.9456 115.9496
June 117.8447 116.2275 116.9575
July 117.9508 117.3331 117.6410
August 119.2379 117.6405 118.3964
September 118.3329 117.4844 118.0079
October 119.2076 118.1993 118.6659
November 118.9631 117.8869 118.5129
December 118.8414 118.1799 118.5628