2022 ARS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1555 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0958 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1276 ZAR

2022 ARS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0598 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1492 to the December average rate of 0.1004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1555 was down 14.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 778 ZAR

2021 Average 779 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 479 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.92 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1541

0.0955

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ARS 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 0.1376, compared to 0.1175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0148 ZAR (High: 0.1166 / Low: 0.1018). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 ZAR (High: 0.1256 / Low: 0.1203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1492) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0268 (-15.21%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1492

2021 Avg (January) 0.1760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1555	0.1446	0.1492
February	0.1468	0.1407	0.1432
March	0.1434	0.1307	0.1368
April	0.1388	0.1284	0.1326
May	0.1393	0.1291	0.1350
June	0.1320	0.1259	0.1290
July	0.1342	0.1261	0.1311
August	0.1275	0.1202	0.1235
September	0.1256	0.1203	0.1230
October	0.1228	0.1154	0.1192
November	0.1166	0.1018	0.1077
December	0.1048	0.0958	0.1004