YEARLY HIGH
0.8470 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5762 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6171 AFN

2021 DZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.8470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.5762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2709 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5831 to the December average rate of 0.7331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8470 was up 29.15% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,235 AFN
2020 Average 3,034 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,881 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.7484
0.5654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to AFN 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 0.5837, compared to 0.6506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.1571 AFN (High: 0.8470 / Low: 0.6900). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 AFN (High: 0.5889 / Low: 0.5807).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1571
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.7331) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5867), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1464 (+24.95%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.7331
2020 Avg (December) 0.5867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5889 0.5807 0.5831
February 0.5902 0.5785 0.5816
March 0.5845 0.5762 0.5806
April 0.5921 0.5785 0.5851
May 0.5910 0.5791 0.5836
June 0.5933 0.5845 0.5879
July 0.6080 0.5874 0.5943
August 0.6375 0.5895 0.6147
September 0.6551 0.6219 0.6360
October 0.6650 0.6504 0.6562
November 0.6923 0.6593 0.6695
December 0.8470 0.6900 0.7331