YEARLY HIGH
25.8595 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
20.1280 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.4348 ZAR

2022 XDR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XDR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 25.8595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 20.1280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7315 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7490 to the December average rate of 22.9594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 25.8595 was up 13.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 22.7733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,297 ZAR
2021 Average 105,348 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 100,640 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,657.36 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

25.1964
20.4031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.3801, compared to 23.4895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.4895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 3.3032 ZAR (High: 25.6751 / Low: 22.3719). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8029 ZAR (High: 21.8524 / Low: 21.0495).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3032
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 1.2920 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 24.7970) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7804 (+17.99%).

2022 Avg (October) 24.7970
2021 Avg (October) 21.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4390 21.1746 21.7490
February 21.8524 21.0495 21.3727
March 21.5489 20.1987 20.8554
April 21.9727 20.1280 20.8025
May 22.2600 21.2711 21.8145
June 22.2354 21.0742 21.6865
July 23.3513 22.2958 22.8759
August 23.1922 22.0600 22.7066
September 25.3994 22.7997 24.0931
October 25.8595 22.5919 24.7970
November 25.6751 22.3719 23.5050
December 23.4625 22.5381 22.9594