2021 PEN to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PEN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PEN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 36.8716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 32.7362.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1353 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5589 to the December average rate of 34.3779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 36.8716 was down 3.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.1606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
PEN to DZD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 35.7647, compared to 33.9258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8388 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 1.9287 DZD (High: 35.0589 / Low: 33.1302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3931 DZD (High: 36.6452 / Low: 36.2521).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 35.9975) against the same month in 2020 (average: 37.4499), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4524 (-3.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8266 | 36.3041 | 36.5589 |
| February | 36.6452 | 36.2521 | 36.4686 |
| March | 36.3695 | 35.5802 | 35.9874 |
| April | 36.8716 | 34.9634 | 35.9975 |
| May | 36.4683 | 34.6229 | 35.3698 |
| June | 34.9272 | 33.6046 | 34.2058 |
| July | 34.7359 | 33.7575 | 34.1900 |
| August | 34.3297 | 32.8966 | 33.1682 |
| September | 33.3244 | 32.7362 | 33.1792 |
| October | 35.0589 | 33.1302 | 34.1757 |
| November | 34.7297 | 34.1824 | 34.4639 |
| December | 35.0314 | 34.0160 | 34.3779 |