YEARLY HIGH
5.2129 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
4.5006 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8712 ZAR

2022 ILS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 5.2129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 4.5006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7122 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9436 to the December average rate of 5.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.2129 was up 1.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.1579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,064 ZAR
2021 Average 22,902 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 22,503 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,561.23 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1663
4.5638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 4.7124, compared to 5.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.3945 ZAR (High: 5.1973 / Low: 4.8029). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1169 ZAR (High: 5.1514 / Low: 5.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3945
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1169

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 5.1161) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.6334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4827 (+10.42%).

2022 Avg (October) 5.1161
2021 Avg (October) 4.6334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1973 4.8029 4.9436
February 4.8568 4.6332 4.7377
March 4.7778 4.5006 4.6140
April 4.8154 4.5198 4.6318
May 4.8019 4.5701 4.7049
June 4.6902 4.5712 4.6425
July 4.9860 4.6279 4.8583
August 5.2085 4.9222 5.0793
September 5.1514 5.0345 5.0994
October 5.2129 4.9955 5.1161
November 5.1783 4.9463 5.0233
December 5.1806 4.8100 5.0037