YEARLY HIGH
1503.5514 STD
YEARLY LOW
1239.8289 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1358.1619 STD

2022 ZAR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 1503.5514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1239.8289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 263.7225 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1364.6850 to the December average rate of 1320.2488, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1503.5514 was down 2.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 1544.7890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75,177,572 STD
2021 Average 70,149,649 STD
Yearly Trough Low 61,991,445 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,186,126.29 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1458.1124
1246.3679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to STD 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: JanтАУJun) was 1410.3055, compared to 1306.0183 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 104.2872 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1410.3055
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1306.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 154.6057 STD (High: 1503.5514 / Low: 1348.9457). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.0386 STD (High: 1409.1637 / Low: 1363.1251).

June Spread (Volatile) ┬▒154.6057
February Spread (Stable) ┬▒46.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 110.6946 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -110.6946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1435.6971) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1474.4598), the exchange rate shifted by -38.7627 (-2.63%).

2022 Avg (June) 1435.6971
2021 Avg (June) 1474.4598

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Month High Low Average
January 1398.5046 1319.7931 1364.6850
February 1409.1637 1363.1251 1388.1520
March 1479.2318 1383.1065 1431.0222
April 1492.5710 1355.9091 1440.4670
May 1487.2354 1355.9382 1401.8095
June 1503.5514 1348.9457 1435.6971
July 1405.2911 1282.4573 1325.0024
August 1384.9935 1306.5503 1337.2816
September 1308.2472 1256.5852 1280.1879
October 1289.4874 1243.0087 1264.0133
November 1344.0187 1239.8289 1309.3754
December 1347.6851 1291.3592 1320.2488