YEARLY HIGH
9.8715 DZD
YEARLY LOW
7.6203 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7248 DZD

2022 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 9.8715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 7.6203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2512 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0175 to the December average rate of 7.9639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.8715 was down 0.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.9525, 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 493,575 DZD
2021 Average 456,904 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 381,016 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,558.71 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.7545
7.5694
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 9.2910, compared to 8.1586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.8203 DZD (High: 9.8715 / Low: 9.0512). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3036 DZD (High: 9.3738 / Low: 9.0702).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8203
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 9.5724) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.2074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3650 (+3.96%).

2022 Avg (April) 9.5724
2021 Avg (April) 9.2074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2766 8.6820 9.0175
February 9.3738 9.0702 9.2368
March 9.8269 9.2073 9.5352
April 9.8715 9.0512 9.5724
May 9.3838 8.9673 9.1572
June 9.4884 8.9802 9.2273
July 8.9774 8.5014 8.7141
August 8.8439 8.1907 8.5351
September 8.2134 7.7834 8.0054
October 7.9310 7.6203 7.7515
November 8.1673 7.6301 7.9815
December 8.1143 7.7699 7.9639