2021 WST to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4554 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |