YEARLY HIGH
37.7458 DZD
YEARLY LOW
34.3776 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5330 DZD

2020 PGK to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 37.7458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 34.3776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3682 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1446 to the December average rate of 37.3571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 37.7458 was down 11.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 42.6957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188,729 DZD
2019 Average 176,485 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 171,888 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,840.93 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

37.5783
34.9234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 36.2132, compared to 36.8527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.8527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8731 DZD (High: 36.2508 / Low: 34.3776). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6710 DZD (High: 36.9116 / Low: 36.2406).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8731
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4391 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 37.3571) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.0919), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2652 (+6.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 37.3571
2019 Avg (December) 35.0919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.5168 34.7168 35.1446
February 36.0934 34.7895 35.4081
March 36.2508 34.3776 35.4129
April 37.4011 36.2856 36.9553
May 37.5746 36.6004 37.1304
June 37.5238 36.8511 37.2281
July 37.4534 36.3341 36.9944
August 37.0749 36.2619 36.5552
September 37.4218 36.2117 36.8657
October 36.9116 36.2406 36.7472
November 36.8754 36.1814 36.5967
December 37.7458 36.6075 37.3571