YEARLY HIGH
1.7648 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.5260 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6183 ZAR

2022 SEK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SEK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.7648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1.5260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2389 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6942 to the December average rate of 1.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7648 was down 6.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.8846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,824 ZAR
2021 Average 8,616 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 7,630 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,194.29 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7074
1.5488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.6072, compared to 1.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.1229 ZAR (High: 1.7648 / Low: 1.6419). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 ZAR (High: 1.6263 / Low: 1.5830).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1229
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0749 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.6942) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1272 (-6.98%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.6942
2021 Avg (January) 1.8214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7648 1.6419 1.6942
February 1.6993 1.6056 1.6369
March 1.5981 1.5362 1.5620
April 1.6384 1.5260 1.5723
May 1.6263 1.5830 1.6011
June 1.5972 1.5508 1.5767
July 1.6726 1.5728 1.6225
August 1.6454 1.5805 1.6076
September 1.6878 1.5867 1.6176
October 1.6633 1.5984 1.6277
November 1.6627 1.6043 1.6368
December 1.7060 1.6154 1.6637