2022 BWP to ZAR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 1.3725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.2587.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1139 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3353 to the December average rate of 1.3417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3725 was down 2.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
BWP to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3074, compared to 1.3380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0671 ZAR (High: 1.3676 / Low: 1.3005). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 ZAR (High: 1.3377 / Low: 1.3067).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.3544) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+2.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3653 | 1.3135 | 1.3353 |
| February | 1.3377 | 1.3067 | 1.3204 |
| March | 1.3222 | 1.2615 | 1.2915 |
| April | 1.3221 | 1.2587 | 1.2844 |
| May | 1.3308 | 1.2791 | 1.3102 |
| June | 1.3321 | 1.2788 | 1.3028 |
| July | 1.3472 | 1.3096 | 1.3314 |
| August | 1.3457 | 1.2927 | 1.3213 |
| September | 1.3695 | 1.3242 | 1.3448 |
| October | 1.3725 | 1.3307 | 1.3544 |
| November | 1.3676 | 1.3005 | 1.3344 |
| December | 1.3606 | 1.3211 | 1.3417 |