YEARLY HIGH
8.1488 DZD
YEARLY LOW
6.9153 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3761 DZD

2023 ZAR to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 8.1488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 6.9153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2334 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9879 to the December average rate of 7.2345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.1488 was down 17.45% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.8715, 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 407,438 DZD
2022 Average 436,045 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 345,767 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,670.82 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.0739
7.0417
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 7.4828, compared to 7.2693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.6075 DZD (High: 7.7025 / Low: 7.0950). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1940 DZD (High: 7.3246 / Low: 7.1306).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6075
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 7.9879) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.0175), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0295 (-11.42%).

2023 Avg (January) 7.9879
2022 Avg (January) 9.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1488 7.8043 7.9879
February 7.9513 7.4175 7.6159
March 7.6326 7.1918 7.4511
April 7.6326 7.3469 7.4573
May 7.3970 6.9153 7.1277
June 7.4571 6.9550 7.2572
July 7.7025 7.0950 7.4251
August 7.4210 7.0871 7.2474
September 7.3246 7.1306 7.2326
October 7.3358 7.0582 7.2153
November 7.4378 7.1140 7.2608
December 7.3653 7.0582 7.2345