YEARLY HIGH
1.8150 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5881 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7031 ZAR

2022 NOK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NOK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 1.5881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2268 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7514 to the December average rate of 1.7513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8150 was down 0.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,075 ZAR
2021 Average 8,600 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,941 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,134.22 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7643
1.6097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.6883, compared to 1.7180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.1203 ZAR (High: 1.8150 / Low: 1.6947). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 ZAR (High: 1.7493 / Low: 1.6900).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1203
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.7514) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0227 (-1.28%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.7514
2021 Avg (January) 1.7741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8150 1.6947 1.7514
February 1.7668 1.6819 1.7179
March 1.7338 1.6626 1.6940
April 1.7452 1.6531 1.6874
May 1.7074 1.6250 1.6567
June 1.6548 1.5881 1.6226
July 1.7268 1.6431 1.6844
August 1.7493 1.6900 1.7176
September 1.7480 1.6621 1.7144
October 1.7657 1.6618 1.7147
November 1.7595 1.6901 1.7253
December 1.8081 1.7124 1.7513