YEARLY HIGH
0.0461 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0380 ZAR

2022 AMD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AMD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0322 to the December average rate of 0.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0461 was up 36.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 230 ZAR
2021 Average 147 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 145 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0464
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to ZAR 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 ZAR (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0346). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ZAR (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0312).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0440) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+35.26%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0440
2021 Avg (November) 0.0326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0333 0.0313 0.0322
February 0.0322 0.0312 0.0317
March 0.0316 0.0290 0.0301
April 0.0347 0.0302 0.0317
May 0.0358 0.0341 0.0347
June 0.0400 0.0346 0.0370
July 0.0417 0.0403 0.0411
August 0.0425 0.0399 0.0413
September 0.0442 0.0421 0.0430
October 0.0457 0.0435 0.0449
November 0.0461 0.0429 0.0440
December 0.0447 0.0431 0.0438