YEARLY HIGH
54.3485 DZD
YEARLY LOW
52.0597 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.0419 DZD

2021 WST to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 54.3485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 52.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2889 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.7641 to the December average rate of 53.5803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 54.3485 was up 3.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 52.4060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 271,743 DZD
2020 Average 238,277 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 260,298 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,444.26 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

54.1405
52.2477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 52.8040, compared to 53.2798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.8040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.2879 DZD (High: 53.3695 / Low: 52.0816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4669 DZD (High: 53.6026 / Low: 53.1357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2879
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4669

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4554 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 53.9828) against the same month in 2020 (average: 49.5742), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4086 (+8.89%).

2021 Avg (November) 53.9828
2020 Avg (November) 49.5742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 53.1650 52.0597 52.7641
February 53.2287 52.6894 52.9285
March 53.3695 52.0816 52.8609
April 52.7412 52.1951 52.4054
May 53.1048 52.5976 52.8957
June 53.2363 52.6457 52.9695
July 53.1901 52.4603 52.8083
August 52.9476 52.4507 52.7077
September 53.5288 52.5150 53.2219
October 53.6026 53.1357 53.3778
November 54.3485 53.2784 53.9828
December 54.2506 53.2488 53.5803