YEARLY HIGH
10.2272 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.0534 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0928 ZAR

2022 AWG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AWG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 10.2272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 8.0534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1738 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6147 to the December average rate of 9.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.2272 was up 13.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,136 ZAR
2021 Average 41,084 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 40,267 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,868.84 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.2350
8.1368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 8.5609, compared to 9.6247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.8135 ZAR (High: 8.8851 / Low: 8.0715). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2771 ZAR (High: 8.6127 / Low: 8.3356).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8135
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3766 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 9.6835) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.6424), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0411 (+12.05%).

2022 Avg (November) 9.6835
2021 Avg (November) 8.6424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9100 8.3873 8.6147
February 8.6127 8.3356 8.4622
March 8.5874 8.0534 8.3116
April 8.8851 8.0715 8.3485
May 9.0515 8.6043 8.8351
June 9.0651 8.4938 8.7933
July 9.5576 9.0838 9.3665
August 9.4949 8.9820 9.2794
September 10.0506 9.5089 9.7593
October 10.2143 9.8016 10.0601
November 10.2272 9.4213 9.6835
December 9.8191 9.3957 9.5995