2022 AUD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.9702 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

10.7770 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3419 ZAR

2022 AUD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 11.9702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 10.7770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1932 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1192 to the December average rate of 11.6734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.9702 was down 0.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.9896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,851 ZAR

2021 Average 55,522 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 53,885 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,965.96 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.8396

10.8254

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AUD 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 11.0760, compared to 11.6078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.7681 ZAR (High: 11.6100 / Low: 10.8419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2863 ZAR (High: 11.7637 / Low: 11.4773).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7681

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2863

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 11.6734) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.3594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3140 (+2.76%).

2022 Avg (December) 11.6734

2021 Avg (December) 11.3594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.6100	10.8419	11.1192
February	11.1667	10.7770	10.9099
March	11.3952	10.8606	11.0474
April	11.3700	10.7955	11.0554
May	11.3864	11.0430	11.2097
June	11.2735	10.9716	11.1143
July	11.8052	11.1245	11.5414
August	11.7637	11.4773	11.6133
September	11.8943	11.5765	11.7551
October	11.7560	11.3671	11.5241
November	11.7147	11.3637	11.5395
December	11.9702	11.4099	11.6734