2021 ZAR to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |