YEARLY HIGH
18.9281 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
15.5287 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1399 ZAR

2022 CHF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CHF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 18.9281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 15.5287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3994 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8735 to the December average rate of 18.5463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 18.9281 was up 7.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 17.6276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,640 ZAR
2021 Average 80,906 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 77,643 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,997.06 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

18.8112
15.6323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 16.3210, compared to 17.9587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 1.4371 ZAR (High: 17.0598 / Low: 15.6227). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5115 ZAR (High: 16.7968 / Low: 16.2853).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4371
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 18.5463) against the same month in 2021 (average: 17.2544), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2919 (+7.49%).

2022 Avg (December) 18.5463
2021 Avg (December) 17.2544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5041 16.5385 16.8735
February 16.7968 16.2853 16.5059
March 16.8707 15.6115 16.1034
April 16.4785 15.5287 15.8972
May 16.4873 15.9048 16.2283
June 17.0598 15.6227 16.3178
July 17.6553 17.0098 17.3708
August 17.7515 17.1706 17.4506
September 18.4628 17.5511 18.0709
October 18.4125 17.8657 18.1967
November 18.3506 17.8133 18.1171
December 18.9281 18.2247 18.5463