2022 YER to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0736 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0579 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0654 ZAR

2022 YER to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the YER to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0619 to the December average rate of 0.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0736 was up 13.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368 ZAR

2021 Average 295 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 290 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.18 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0737

0.0585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0616, compared to 0.0692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0616

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0059 ZAR (High: 0.0639 / Low: 0.0581). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ZAR (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0600).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0697) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+12.12%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0697

2021 Avg (November) 0.0622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0641	0.0603	0.0619
February	0.0620	0.0600	0.0609
March	0.0618	0.0579	0.0598
April	0.0639	0.0581	0.0601
May	0.0649	0.0619	0.0635
June	0.0651	0.0611	0.0632
July	0.0685	0.0652	0.0672
August	0.0685	0.0646	0.0668
September	0.0723	0.0684	0.0702
October	0.0736	0.0705	0.0724
November	0.0736	0.0679	0.0697
December	0.0706	0.0677	0.0691