YEARLY HIGH
9.5792 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
8.0501 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7984 ZAR

2022 BGN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 9.5792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 8.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5290 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9718 to the December average rate of 9.3546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.5792 was down 1.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.6807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,896 ZAR
2021 Average 44,705 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 40,251 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,645.12 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.4591
8.2057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 8.6139, compared to 8.9830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.5916 ZAR (High: 8.7628 / Low: 8.1712). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2196 ZAR (High: 9.2002 / Low: 8.9806).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5916
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 9.3546) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.1741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1805 (+1.97%).

2022 Avg (December) 9.3546
2021 Avg (December) 9.1741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2861 8.7563 8.9718
February 9.0607 8.7106 8.8391
March 8.7628 8.1712 8.4203
April 8.6261 8.0501 8.3101
May 8.7743 8.4007 8.5913
June 8.7344 8.3805 8.5505
July 8.9434 8.6165 8.7607
August 8.8059 8.4800 8.6451
September 9.0628 8.7307 8.9100
October 9.2934 8.9125 9.1116
November 9.2002 8.9806 9.1160
December 9.5792 9.2240 9.3546