YEARLY HIGH
3.5980 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
2.7650 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1720 ZAR

2022 BRL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BRL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 3.5980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 2.7650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8331 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8073 to the December average rate of 3.2956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5980 was up 23.88% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 89,951 ZAR
2021 Average 68,545 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 69,124 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,826.52 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.5074
2.7437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 3.0437, compared to 3.3002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.4395 ZAR (High: 3.5980 / Low: 3.1586). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1309 ZAR (High: 3.0195 / Low: 2.8886).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1367 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 3.3070) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5070 (+18.11%).

2022 Avg (November) 3.3070
2021 Avg (November) 2.8000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9086 2.7650 2.8073
February 3.0195 2.8886 2.9297
March 3.0824 2.9247 3.0104
April 3.3331 3.1016 3.1672
May 3.3028 3.1311 3.2134
June 3.2563 3.0138 3.1341
July 3.2154 3.0610 3.1392
August 3.3508 3.1506 3.2536
September 3.4418 3.2906 3.3622
October 3.5415 3.3290 3.4437
November 3.5980 3.1586 3.3070
December 3.3896 3.2038 3.2956