YEARLY HIGH
185.6378 STD
YEARLY LOW
154.2942 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
170.0399 STD

2020 DZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 185.6378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 154.2942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3435 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.2897 to the December average rate of 157.4056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 185.6378 was up 2.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 181.7255, 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 928,189 STD
2019 Average 892,364 STD
Yearly Trough Low 771,471 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,717.66 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

184.6115
154.9323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to STD 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 176.7106, compared to 163.3693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.7106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.3693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.1339 STD (High: 185.6378 / Low: 177.5038). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9978 STD (High: 163.4062 / Low: 162.4084).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.1339
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 8.9466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 182.1382) against the same month in 2019 (average: 176.8107), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3275 (+3.01%).

2020 Avg (March) 182.1382
2019 Avg (March) 176.8107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.0568 179.3888 180.2897
February 183.8487 179.5652 182.1119
March 185.6378 177.5038 182.1382
April 176.8879 171.3274 173.1916
May 172.2776 170.9100 171.4089
June 171.9923 170.2038 171.1231
July 170.5901 167.1031 169.7702
August 167.1031 163.3734 164.5616
September 164.0478 161.7825 162.8048
October 163.4062 162.4084 162.9093
November 163.8064 161.7638 162.7641
December 162.1353 154.2942 157.4056