YEARLY HIGH
0.1512 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1281 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1399 ZAR

2022 VUV to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the VUV to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.1512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1369 to the December average rate of 0.1463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1512 was up 3.83% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1456, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 756 ZAR
2021 Average 671 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 641 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.30 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1498
0.1299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.1352, compared to 0.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0139 ZAR (High: 0.1424 / Low: 0.1285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ZAR (High: 0.1360 / Low: 0.1317).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1481) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+13.36%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1481
2021 Avg (September) 0.1307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1417 0.1333 0.1369
February 0.1360 0.1317 0.1338
March 0.1356 0.1281 0.1316
April 0.1424 0.1285 0.1335
May 0.1429 0.1351 0.1386
June 0.1398 0.1334 0.1366
July 0.1442 0.1394 0.1422
August 0.1468 0.1372 0.1427
September 0.1512 0.1456 0.1481
October 0.1505 0.1440 0.1470
November 0.1481 0.1389 0.1420
December 0.1497 0.1435 0.1463