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Algeria local currency rallies despite economic weakness
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Algerian dinar has officially rallied by over 30% against the dollar in 2024, a development the government attributes to economic recovery. However, this appreciation is largely driven by high hydrocarbon prices and may not be sustainable, masking underlying economic weaknesses like import dependency and a large informal economy.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
Algeria's official currency strength is an illusion sustained only by high energy prices. Price any local contracts in hard currency and ignore the official rate in your financial models; the real economy operates on a separate, weaker parallel market.
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