YEARLY HIGH
0.7774 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5324 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6866 ZAR

2022 SRD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SRD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2450 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7328 to the December average rate of 0.5458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7774 was down 29.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,887 ZAR
2021 Average 4,222 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,662 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225.25 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.7799
0.5245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.7346, compared to 0.6386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0807 ZAR (High: 0.6232 / Low: 0.5425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 ZAR (High: 0.5588 / Low: 0.5324).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0807
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 0.0625 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.7586) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2345 (-23.62%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.7586
2021 Avg (May) 0.9931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7673 0.7153 0.7328
February 0.7520 0.7242 0.7392
March 0.7552 0.7014 0.7263
April 0.7705 0.7011 0.7250
May 0.7774 0.7351 0.7586
June 0.7395 0.7031 0.7258
July 0.7623 0.6835 0.7354
August 0.7053 0.6659 0.6841
September 0.6836 0.6305 0.6514
October 0.6569 0.6155 0.6386
November 0.6232 0.5425 0.5761
December 0.5588 0.5324 0.5458