YEARLY HIGH
1.7498 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.4914 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6490 DZD

2020 KGS to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.7498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 1.4914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2584 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7182 to the December average rate of 1.5735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.7498 was up 0.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,749 DZD
2019 Average 8,631 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,457 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.05 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7472
1.5140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.6876, compared to 1.6105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1997 DZD (High: 1.6911 / Low: 1.4914). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 DZD (High: 1.7251 / Low: 1.7134).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1997
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.6830) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7405), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0575 (-3.31%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.6830
2019 Avg (May) 1.7405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7251 1.7134 1.7182
February 1.7319 1.7173 1.7254
March 1.7281 1.5396 1.6655
April 1.6911 1.4914 1.6056
May 1.7498 1.6225 1.6830
June 1.7492 1.7092 1.7278
July 1.6806 1.6501 1.6592
August 1.6775 1.6381 1.6570
September 1.6455 1.6258 1.6333
October 1.6268 1.5836 1.6064
November 1.5815 1.5130 1.5334
December 1.6388 1.5201 1.5735