YEARLY HIGH
0.1295 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1217 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1244 ZAR

2026 DZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the DZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.1217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1256 to the December average rate of 0.1246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1295 was down 12.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1480, 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 648 ZAR
2025 Average 679 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 608 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.40 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1274
0.1228
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1245, compared to 0.1241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0062 ZAR (High: 0.1295 / Low: 0.1233). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 0.1246 / Low: 0.1246).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1270) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1368), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0098 (-7.13%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1270
2025 Avg (March) 0.1368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1279 0.1217 0.1256
February 0.1252 0.1221 0.1233
March 0.1295 0.1233 0.1270
April 0.1277 0.1234 0.1250
May 0.1262 0.1222 0.1232
June 0.1273 0.1217 0.1232
July 0.1262 0.1218 0.1236
August 0.1246 0.1246 0.1246