YEARLY HIGH
1.7178 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5247 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6490 DZD

2020 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.7178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.5247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1931 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5490 to the December average rate of 1.7044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7178 was up 7.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,589 DZD
2019 Average 7,669 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,624 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.40 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7200
1.5335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.6214, compared to 1.6767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0669 DZD (High: 1.6259 / Low: 1.5590). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 DZD (High: 1.6822 / Low: 1.6712).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0669
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7044) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1817 (+11.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7044
2019 Avg (December) 1.5227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5713 1.5247 1.5490
February 1.5834 1.5420 1.5661
March 1.6259 1.5590 1.5926
April 1.6974 1.6400 1.6720
May 1.6932 1.6739 1.6821
June 1.6748 1.6549 1.6664
July 1.6738 1.6551 1.6658
August 1.6756 1.6448 1.6647
September 1.6858 1.6643 1.6760
October 1.6822 1.6712 1.6766
November 1.6825 1.6677 1.6725
December 1.7178 1.6741 1.7044