YEARLY HIGH
14.8523 DZD
YEARLY LOW
12.2006 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3657 DZD

2020 MAD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 14.8523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 12.2006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6517 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4473 to the December average rate of 14.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.8523 was up 17.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.6295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,262 DZD
2019 Average 62,092 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 61,003 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,258.60 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.8436
12.2295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 12.7278, compared to 14.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.7295 DZD (High: 12.9301 / Low: 12.2006). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0998 DZD (High: 12.5097 / Low: 12.4099).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7295
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0998

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 14.6258) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.4310), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1948 (+17.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 14.6258
2019 Avg (December) 12.4310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5097 12.3861 12.4473
February 12.5097 12.4099 12.4505
March 12.6470 12.3398 12.5363
April 12.9301 12.2006 12.5699
May 13.1445 12.9806 13.0606
June 13.3672 13.1279 13.3020
July 13.7285 13.2793 13.4433
August 13.9840 13.7285 13.8962
September 14.0295 13.9044 13.9630
October 14.0619 13.9130 13.9965
November 14.2236 13.9552 14.0969
December 14.8523 14.1283 14.6258