YEARLY HIGH
5.0265 XOF
YEARLY LOW
4.0360 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5479 XOF

2020 DZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 5.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.0360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9905 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9399 to the December average rate of 4.1027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0265 was up 0.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9902, 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 25,132 XOF
2019 Average 24,529 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 20,180 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,952.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0762
4.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to XOF 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 4.7903, compared to 4.3055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2431 XOF (High: 4.9910 / Low: 4.7479). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 XOF (High: 4.9642 / Low: 4.9099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2431
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.9877) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1167 (+2.40%).

2020 Avg (February) 4.9877
2019 Avg (February) 4.8710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9642 4.9099 4.9399
February 5.0265 4.9252 4.9877
March 4.9910 4.7479 4.8816
April 4.8454 4.6891 4.7402
May 4.7140 4.5889 4.6656
June 4.5928 4.5007 4.5268
July 4.5230 4.3242 4.4595
August 4.3525 4.2953 4.3218
September 4.3542 4.2998 4.3220
October 4.3633 4.3009 4.3258
November 4.3759 4.2505 4.3011
December 4.2156 4.0360 4.1027