YEARLY HIGH
9.9525 DZD
YEARLY LOW
8.5478 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1384 DZD

2021 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 9.9525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 8.5478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4047 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7735 to the December average rate of 8.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.9525 was up 9.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.0750, 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 497,625 DZD
2020 Average 386,782 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 427,392 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,232.50 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.7022
8.6689
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 9.1650, compared to 9.1118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.6860 DZD (High: 9.2362 / Low: 8.5502). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3180 DZD (High: 9.3838 / Low: 9.0658).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6860
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 9.6160) against the same month in 2020 (average: 7.5215), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0946 (+27.85%).

2021 Avg (June) 9.6160
2020 Avg (June) 7.5215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0123 8.5478 8.7735
February 9.2002 8.7971 9.0033
March 9.1148 8.5906 8.9038
April 9.3838 9.0658 9.2074
May 9.7056 9.1968 9.4859
June 9.9525 9.3453 9.6160
July 9.4967 9.0705 9.2805
August 9.3983 8.8387 9.1452
September 9.6246 9.0211 9.3532
October 9.5177 9.0218 9.2296
November 9.2362 8.5502 8.9075
December 8.9465 8.6034 8.7550