YEARLY HIGH
38.1606 DZD
YEARLY LOW
33.9956 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2696 DZD

2020 PEN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 38.1606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 33.9956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1649 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9616 to the December average rate of 36.4813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.1606 was up 4.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 36.3964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,803 DZD
2019 Average 178,972 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 169,978 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,824.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.9396
34.5223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 36.4105, compared to 36.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5426 DZD (High: 36.5382 / Low: 33.9956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5077 DZD (High: 36.0828 / Low: 35.5752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5426
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 37.4499) against the same month in 2019 (average: 36.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3155 (+3.64%).

2020 Avg (April) 37.4499
2019 Avg (April) 36.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1007 35.4643 35.9616
February 35.7902 34.7230 35.5307
March 36.5382 33.9956 34.8070
April 38.1606 36.2348 37.4499
May 38.1259 37.2906 37.6548
June 37.7829 36.4685 37.0586
July 36.7874 36.2032 36.5089
August 36.4025 35.7677 36.0380
September 36.5330 35.8624 36.2192
October 36.0828 35.5752 35.8398
November 35.9634 35.0650 35.6851
December 36.7899 35.7248 36.4813