YEARLY HIGH
6.8117 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
5.3639 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0564 ZAR

2022 XCD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 6.8117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 5.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4478 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7359 to the December average rate of 6.3978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.8117 was up 13.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.0217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,059 ZAR
2021 Average 27,366 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 26,819 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,239.06 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.8212
5.4199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5.7014, compared to 6.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.5418 ZAR (High: 5.9178 / Low: 5.3759). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1846 ZAR (High: 5.7372 / Low: 5.5526).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5418
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1846

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 6.4545) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.7570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6975 (+12.12%).

2022 Avg (November) 6.4545
2021 Avg (November) 5.7570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9344 5.5850 5.7359
February 5.7372 5.5526 5.6371
March 5.7204 5.3639 5.5367
April 5.9178 5.3759 5.5611
May 6.0136 5.7283 5.8816
June 6.0293 5.6588 5.8558
July 6.3436 6.0417 6.2220
August 6.3415 5.9824 6.1846
September 6.6941 6.3333 6.5050
October 6.8107 6.5282 6.7045
November 6.8117 6.2837 6.4545
December 6.5399 6.2666 6.3978