YEARLY HIGH
0.1170 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1005 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1095 ZAR

2021 DZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1140 to the December average rate of 0.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1170 was down 23.11% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1522, 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 585 ZAR
2020 Average 650 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 502 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.56 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1153
0.1030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to ZAR 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 0.1093, compared to 0.1098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0087 ZAR (High: 0.1170 / Low: 0.1083). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ZAR (High: 0.1103 / Low: 0.1066).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1140) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-5.36%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1140
2020 Avg (January) 0.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1170 0.1110 0.1140
February 0.1137 0.1087 0.1111
March 0.1164 0.1097 0.1123
April 0.1103 0.1066 0.1086
May 0.1087 0.1030 0.1054
June 0.1070 0.1005 0.1040
July 0.1102 0.1053 0.1078
August 0.1131 0.1064 0.1094
September 0.1109 0.1039 0.1070
October 0.1108 0.1051 0.1084
November 0.1170 0.1083 0.1123
December 0.1162 0.1118 0.1142