YEARLY HIGH
8.4800 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.4143 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0152 DZD

2020 EGP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 8.4800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 7.4143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0657 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5227 to the December average rate of 8.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.4800 was up 13.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.4661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,400 DZD
2019 Average 35,553 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 37,071 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,328.46 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.4572
7.4377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP to DZD 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 7.8581, compared to 8.1723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3284 DZD (High: 7.9229 / Low: 7.5945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0544 DZD (High: 8.2251 / Low: 8.1706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3284
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1976 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.3722) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.4364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9359 (+12.59%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.3722
2019 Avg (December) 7.4364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6047 7.4143 7.5227
February 7.7756 7.5858 7.6823
March 7.9229 7.5945 7.7383
April 8.1597 7.9463 8.0773
May 8.2809 8.0938 8.1628
June 8.0561 7.9160 7.9652
July 8.0613 7.9831 8.0206
August 8.0823 8.0037 8.0509
September 8.2202 8.0586 8.1614
October 8.2251 8.1706 8.2032
November 8.2534 8.1959 8.2253
December 8.4800 8.2315 8.3722