YEARLY HIGH
0.8823 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7759 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8299 DZD

2021 PKR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PKR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.8823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.7759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8257 to the December average rate of 0.7830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.8823 was up 6.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.8249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 441,168 DZD
2020 Average 391,636 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 387,955 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,212.62 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.8784
0.7743
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.8512, compared to 0.8087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0376 DZD (High: 0.8766 / Low: 0.8390). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 DZD (High: 0.8299 / Low: 0.8203).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.8698) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0676 (+8.42%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.8698
2020 Avg (May) 0.8022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8299 0.8203 0.8257
February 0.8429 0.8284 0.8342
March 0.8766 0.8390 0.8545
April 0.8752 0.8622 0.8671
May 0.8823 0.8589 0.8698
June 0.8647 0.8463 0.8557
July 0.8552 0.8287 0.8414
August 0.8286 0.8107 0.8210
September 0.8152 0.7987 0.8091
October 0.8060 0.7812 0.7985
November 0.8104 0.7872 0.7991
December 0.7934 0.7759 0.7830