YEARLY HIGH
0.8645 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.8194 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8403 KES

2020 DZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.8645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.8194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8453 to the December average rate of 0.8413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8645 was down 0.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8705, 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 4,323 KES
2019 Average 4,271 KES
Yearly Trough Low 4,097 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.83 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8580
0.8234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to KES 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 0.8382, compared to 0.8424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0345 KES (High: 0.8564 / Low: 0.8219). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 KES (High: 0.8469 / Low: 0.8406).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8551) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+1.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8551
2019 Avg (March) 0.8430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8544 0.8359 0.8453
February 0.8436 0.8325 0.8370
March 0.8645 0.8376 0.8551
April 0.8461 0.8322 0.8359
May 0.8382 0.8194 0.8295
June 0.8319 0.8223 0.8263
July 0.8459 0.8250 0.8360
August 0.8490 0.8383 0.8428
September 0.8469 0.8374 0.8421
October 0.8469 0.8406 0.8432
November 0.8564 0.8414 0.8492
December 0.8564 0.8219 0.8413