YEARLY HIGH
0.3421 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2612 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2982 ZAR

2022 DOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the DOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.3421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.2612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2692 to the December average rate of 0.3125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3421 was up 19.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,711 ZAR
2021 Average 1,296 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,306 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.78 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3441
0.2612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.2765, compared to 0.3199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0297 ZAR (High: 0.3410 / Low: 0.3114). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 ZAR (High: 0.3421 / Low: 0.3298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.3372) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2640), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0732 (+27.74%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.3372
2021 Avg (October) 0.2640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2801 0.2612 0.2692
February 0.2799 0.2642 0.2681
March 0.2828 0.2637 0.2725
April 0.2905 0.2643 0.2728
May 0.2940 0.2813 0.2882
June 0.2982 0.2778 0.2882
July 0.3156 0.2981 0.3082
August 0.3238 0.2991 0.3102
September 0.3381 0.3210 0.3299
October 0.3421 0.3298 0.3372
November 0.3410 0.3114 0.3213
December 0.3219 0.3016 0.3125