2018 ZWL to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ZWL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ZWL 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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ZWL to DJF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |