2020 MAD to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |