2022 SOS to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0325 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0248 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0285 ZAR

2022 SOS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SOS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0266 to the December average rate of 0.0304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0325 was up 16.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 162 ZAR

2021 Average 127 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 124 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0325

0.0251

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SOS 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 ZAR (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0250). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ZAR (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0258).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0319) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+24.66%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0319

2021 Avg (October) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0276	0.0258	0.0266
February	0.0267	0.0258	0.0262
March	0.0266	0.0248	0.0257
April	0.0277	0.0250	0.0259
May	0.0280	0.0267	0.0274
June	0.0282	0.0264	0.0273
July	0.0300	0.0282	0.0292
August	0.0302	0.0281	0.0293
September	0.0318	0.0301	0.0309
October	0.0325	0.0310	0.0319
November	0.0324	0.0299	0.0307
December	0.0310	0.0298	0.0304