YEARLY HIGH
8.0461 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
6.9116 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4710 ZAR

2022 FJD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FJD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 8.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 6.9116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1344 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2774 to the December average rate of 7.8306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.0461 was up 4.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.6855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,230 ZAR
2021 Average 35,745 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 34,558 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,672.03 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.9280
7.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 7.2001, compared to 7.7419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.4833 ZAR (High: 7.3950 / Low: 6.9116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1874 ZAR (High: 7.8925 / Low: 7.7051).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4833
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1874

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1440 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1440

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 7.8526) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7359 (+10.34%).

2022 Avg (October) 7.8526
2021 Avg (October) 7.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5569 7.1006 7.2774
February 7.2422 7.0316 7.1334
March 7.3292 6.9565 7.1089
April 7.3950 6.9116 7.0991
May 7.4448 7.2356 7.3112
June 7.3701 7.0469 7.2709
July 7.7712 7.4193 7.6090
August 7.7219 7.4096 7.6019
September 7.8925 7.7051 7.7867
October 8.0461 7.7168 7.8526
November 7.9653 7.6293 7.7710
December 8.0036 7.6201 7.8306