YEARLY HIGH
4.0013 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.4323 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7182 ZAR

2022 MYR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MYR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 4.0013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 3.4323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5691 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7005 to the December average rate of 3.9186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0013 was up 4.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.8391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 80,026 ZAR
2021 Average 71,389 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 68,645 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,381.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.9583
3.4821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 3.6082, compared to 3.8281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.2627 ZAR (High: 3.7002 / Low: 3.4375). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1150 ZAR (High: 3.9096 / Low: 3.7945).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2627
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 3.9186) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.7700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1486 (+3.94%).

2022 Avg (December) 3.9186
2021 Avg (December) 3.7700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8314 3.6053 3.7005
February 3.7047 3.5836 3.6379
March 3.7002 3.4375 3.5641
April 3.6631 3.4323 3.5217
May 3.7075 3.5481 3.6282
June 3.6970 3.4805 3.5969
July 3.8602 3.7041 3.7878
August 3.8289 3.6362 3.7436
September 3.9276 3.8006 3.8737
October 3.9096 3.7945 3.8614
November 3.8801 3.6992 3.7837
December 4.0013 3.8286 3.9186