YEARLY HIGH
9.1769 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
7.1918 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1209 ZAR

2022 BZD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BZD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 9.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 7.1918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9850 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6920 to the December average rate of 8.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 9.1769 was up 13.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.0727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,884 ZAR
2021 Average 36,693 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 35,959 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,925.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

9.1541
7.2681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 7.6428, compared to 8.5990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.6428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7340 ZAR (High: 7.9405 / Low: 7.2066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2477 ZAR (High: 7.6946 / Low: 7.4469).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7340
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2477

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 8.9969) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.3821), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6148 (+21.87%).

2022 Avg (October) 8.9969
2021 Avg (October) 7.3821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9598 7.4860 7.6920
February 7.6946 7.4469 7.5589
March 7.6408 7.1918 7.4252
April 7.9405 7.2066 7.4469
May 8.0555 7.6823 7.8870
June 8.0857 7.5896 7.8466
July 8.5138 8.1025 8.3446
August 8.5106 8.0223 8.2865
September 8.9747 8.4897 8.7275
October 9.1769 8.7490 8.9969
November 9.1490 8.4236 8.6628
December 8.7464 8.4025 8.5756