2022 DJF to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1039 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0814 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0919 ZAR

2022 DJF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DJF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.1039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0872 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1039 was up 13.61% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 519 ZAR

2021 Average 415 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 407 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.14 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1037

0.0822

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0865, compared to 0.0974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0865

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0083 ZAR (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0816). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0870 / Low: 0.0843).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1019) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+21.91%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1019

2021 Avg (October) 0.0836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0901	0.0848	0.0872
February	0.0870	0.0843	0.0856
March	0.0865	0.0814	0.0840
April	0.0899	0.0816	0.0842
May	0.0911	0.0870	0.0892
June	0.0916	0.0859	0.0888
July	0.0964	0.0917	0.0945
August	0.0963	0.0905	0.0938
September	0.1019	0.0961	0.0988
October	0.1039	0.0991	0.1019
November	0.1035	0.0954	0.0982
December	0.0992	0.0953	0.0972