YEARLY HIGH
36.8716 DZD
YEARLY LOW
32.7362 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.8453 DZD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,358 DZD
2020 Average 181,350 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 163,681 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,676.75 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

36.8979
32.8292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.7647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9287
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (April) 35.9975
2020 Avg (April) 37.4499

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