2022 CAD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4775 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

11.4983 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.5625 ZAR

2022 CAD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 13.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 11.4983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9792 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2749 to the December average rate of 12.7084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.4775 was up 5.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.7393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,387 ZAR

2021 Average 58,976 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 57,492 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,895.83 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.3600

11.6890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 12.1146, compared to 13.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.9921 ZAR (High: 12.4904 / Low: 11.4983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2993 ZAR (High: 13.3626 / Low: 13.0633).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9921

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2993

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 13.2208) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.9574), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2634 (+10.57%).

2022 Avg (October) 13.2208

2021 Avg (October) 11.9574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6232	12.0042	12.2749
February	12.2410	11.8074	11.9710
March	12.1427	11.6029	11.8283
April	12.4904	11.4983	11.8930
May	12.5632	12.1526	12.3744
June	12.6580	12.1815	12.3462
July	13.3029	12.6675	13.0079
August	13.1162	12.6545	12.9283
September	13.3626	13.0633	13.2050
October	13.4775	13.0171	13.2208
November	13.3952	12.5152	12.9914
December	13.0808	12.4694	12.7084