YEARLY HIGH
0.6559 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5821 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6070 AFN

2020 DZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0737 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6456 to the December average rate of 0.5867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6559 was down 4.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,279 AFN
2019 Average 3,261 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,911 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6515
0.5809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to AFN 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 0.6175, compared to 0.5965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6175
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0264 AFN (High: 0.6414 / Low: 0.6150). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AFN (High: 0.5984 / Low: 0.5945).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.6456) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+1.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.6456
2019 Avg (January) 0.6379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6559 0.6364 0.6456
February 0.6485 0.6315 0.6385
March 0.6414 0.6150 0.6280
April 0.6097 0.5891 0.5982
May 0.5974 0.5906 0.5945
June 0.6043 0.5971 0.6001
July 0.6042 0.5974 0.6003
August 0.6080 0.5968 0.6007
September 0.6009 0.5932 0.5967
October 0.5984 0.5945 0.5964
November 0.5996 0.5944 0.5979
December 0.5973 0.5821 0.5867