2022 CNY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5533 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.2815 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4308 ZAR

2022 CNY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 2.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 2.2815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2718 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4391 to the December average rate of 2.4793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.5533 was up 0.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.5456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,832 ZAR

2021 Average 57,323 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 57,037 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,795.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5384

2.3186

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.3788, compared to 2.4828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.1656 ZAR (High: 2.4470 / Low: 2.2815). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0702 ZAR (High: 2.4381 / Low: 2.3679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1656

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0702

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.5200) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2031 (+8.76%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.5200

2021 Avg (October) 2.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5236	2.3811	2.4391
February	2.4381	2.3679	2.4020
March	2.4470	2.2815	2.3582
April	2.4234	2.2822	2.3369
May	2.4391	2.3257	2.3728
June	2.4323	2.2881	2.3635
July	2.5436	2.4365	2.4974
August	2.4961	2.3977	2.4577
September	2.5423	2.4711	2.5083
October	2.5533	2.4793	2.5200
November	2.5212	2.3694	2.4342
December	2.5346	2.4319	2.4793