YEARLY HIGH
13.0134 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
10.6551 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8661 ZAR

2022 BND to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BND to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 13.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 10.6551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3583 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4787 to the December average rate of 12.7894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.0134 was up 9.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.8769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,067 ZAR
2021 Average 55,034 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 53,275 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,791.47 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.9685
10.8190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 11.2895, compared to 12.4426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.8846 ZAR (High: 11.5397 / Low: 10.6551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3642 ZAR (High: 11.5315 / Low: 11.1673).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8846
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 0.3018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 12.7894) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.6478), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1416 (+9.80%).

2022 Avg (December) 12.7894
2021 Avg (December) 11.6478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8248 11.2145 11.4787
February 11.5315 11.1673 11.3150
March 11.3552 10.6926 11.0132
April 11.5397 10.6551 10.9981
May 11.6660 11.2004 11.5005
June 11.7056 11.1174 11.4318
July 12.3196 11.7096 12.0608
August 12.2695 11.7607 12.0724
September 12.6765 12.2321 12.4574
October 13.0027 12.3323 12.7043
November 12.9591 12.2631 12.5711
December 13.0134 12.5589 12.7894