2022 SDG to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0376 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0284 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0331 ZAR

2022 SDG to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.0376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0354 to the December average rate of 0.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0376 was down 86.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 188 ZAR

2021 Average 346 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 142 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.95 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0375

0.0295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0085 ZAR (High: 0.0369 / Low: 0.0284). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 ZAR (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0338).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 0.0369) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+13.81%).

2022 Avg (July) 0.0369

2021 Avg (July) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0367	0.0345	0.0354
February	0.0351	0.0338	0.0344
March	0.0347	0.0324	0.0335
April	0.0358	0.0325	0.0336
May	0.0360	0.0340	0.0352
June	0.0357	0.0336	0.0347
July	0.0376	0.0358	0.0369
August	0.0369	0.0284	0.0302
September	0.0313	0.0297	0.0305
October	0.0324	0.0307	0.0317
November	0.0324	0.0298	0.0307
December	0.0311	0.0296	0.0303