YEARLY HIGH
6.9609 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.6452 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5307 AFN

2022 ZAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 6.9609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 4.6452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3157 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7463 to the December average rate of 5.0590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.9609 was down 5.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 348,044 AFN
2021 Average 281,856 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 232,259 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,785.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.9408
4.6067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AFN 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 5.9674, compared to 5.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8734 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7380 AFN (High: 6.0840 / Low: 5.3461). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2515 AFN (High: 5.1842 / Low: 4.9327).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7380
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 6.7463) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.1157), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6306 (+31.87%).

2022 Avg (January) 6.7463
2021 Avg (January) 5.1157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9609 6.4986 6.7463
February 6.5428 5.9437 6.1228
March 6.1243 5.7271 5.9318
April 6.0840 5.3461 5.8291
May 5.7819 5.3189 5.5465
June 5.8068 5.3862 5.6282
July 5.4652 5.1343 5.2764
August 5.5807 5.1362 5.3489
September 5.1907 4.8488 5.0363
October 4.9893 4.6452 4.8012
November 5.2453 4.8040 5.0424
December 5.1842 4.9327 5.0590