YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0191 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 WST

2020 DZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0227 was up 1.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0224, 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 114 WST
2019 Average 110 WST
Yearly Trough Low 95 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.31 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0227
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to WST 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 0.0218, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0219).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0224) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0224
2019 Avg (March) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0222 0.0219 0.0220
February 0.0225 0.0221 0.0222
March 0.0227 0.0218 0.0224
April 0.0225 0.0215 0.0218
May 0.0217 0.0213 0.0215
June 0.0214 0.0206 0.0210
July 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
August 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
September 0.0206 0.0202 0.0203
October 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
November 0.0204 0.0199 0.0202
December 0.0200 0.0191 0.0194