2022 BDT to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1884 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1607 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1757 ZAR

2022 BDT to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BDT to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.1884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.1607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1805 to the December average rate of 0.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1884 was down 0.66% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 942 ZAR

2021 Average 869 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 804 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.49 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1837

0.1650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.1765, compared to 0.1748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0202 ZAR (High: 0.1884 / Low: 0.1682). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ZAR (High: 0.1804 / Low: 0.1746).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1796) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+5.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1796

2021 Avg (September) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1870	0.1756	0.1805
February	0.1804	0.1746	0.1772
March	0.1791	0.1681	0.1737
April	0.1851	0.1682	0.1739
May	0.1872	0.1740	0.1822
June	0.1750	0.1646	0.1713
July	0.1826	0.1746	0.1790
August	0.1805	0.1702	0.1760
September	0.1884	0.1682	0.1796
October	0.1819	0.1709	0.1771
November	0.1807	0.1621	0.1709
December	0.1714	0.1607	0.1666