2022 LRD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1199 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0947 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1071 ZAR

2022 LRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.1199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1199 was up 4.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 599 ZAR

2021 Average 448 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 474 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.62 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1200

0.0954

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LRD 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 0.1013, compared to 0.1128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0103 ZAR (High: 0.1100 / Low: 0.0997). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 ZAR (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0974).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1179) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+28.88%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1179

2021 Avg (October) 0.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1100	0.0997	0.1038
February	0.1011	0.0974	0.0991
March	0.1002	0.0947	0.0974
April	0.1053	0.0954	0.0987
May	0.1073	0.1023	0.1048
June	0.1068	0.1006	0.1041
July	0.1125	0.1071	0.1102
August	0.1114	0.1053	0.1088
September	0.1176	0.1112	0.1143
October	0.1199	0.1147	0.1179
November	0.1199	0.1103	0.1134
December	0.1148	0.1096	0.1121