YEARLY HIGH
10.8288 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.5272 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6281 ZAR

2022 AZN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AZN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 10.8288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 8.5272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3016 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1193 to the December average rate of 10.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.8288 was up 13.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.5684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,144 ZAR
2021 Average 43,485 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 42,636 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,508.19 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

10.8436
8.6163
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 9.0638, compared to 10.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.8614 ZAR (High: 9.4077 / Low: 8.5463). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2935 ZAR (High: 9.1206 / Low: 8.8272).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8614
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2935

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 0.3970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 10.2610) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.1478), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1131 (+12.17%).

2022 Avg (November) 10.2610
2021 Avg (November) 9.1478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4342 8.8787 9.1193
February 9.1206 8.8272 8.9614
March 9.0938 8.5272 8.8019
April 9.4077 8.5463 8.8406
May 9.5600 9.1064 9.3502
June 9.5850 8.9960 9.3092
July 10.0847 9.6047 9.8913
August 10.0814 9.5104 9.8319
September 10.6418 10.0683 10.3412
October 10.8272 10.3782 10.6580
November 10.8288 9.9894 10.2610
December 10.3967 9.9622 10.1708