YEARLY HIGH
8.9169 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.7335 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2731 DZD

2019 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 8.9169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 7.7335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1834 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5577 to the December average rate of 8.3132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.9169 was down 9.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.9020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 445,846 DZD
2018 Average 442,424 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 386,674 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,171.84 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.6655
7.8214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 8.3909, compared to 8.1554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7848 DZD (High: 8.9169 / Low: 8.1321). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2188 DZD (High: 8.3777 / Low: 8.1589).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7848
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.5577) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.3689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8111 (-8.66%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.5577
2018 Avg (January) 9.3689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9169 8.1321 8.5577
February 8.8653 8.4096 8.5952
March 8.3777 8.1589 8.2728
April 8.5634 8.2896 8.4399
May 8.4332 8.0948 8.2995
June 8.4262 7.9419 8.1803
July 8.6235 8.3616 8.4836
August 8.1998 7.7335 7.8917
September 8.2290 7.8860 8.0830
October 8.2155 7.8517 8.0523
November 8.2079 7.9477 8.1086
December 8.5044 8.0900 8.3132