YEARLY HIGH
7.6776 ALL
YEARLY LOW
6.1066 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9252 ALL

2022 ZAR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 7.6776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 6.1066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5711 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9178 to the December average rate of 6.2851, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.6776 was up 1.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.5691, 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 383,882 ALL
2021 Average 350,434 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 305,328 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,554.41 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.5903
6.1664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ALL 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 7.1994, compared to 6.6510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.6126 ALL (High: 7.6686 / Low: 7.0561). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2150 ALL (High: 6.7188 / Low: 6.5039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6126
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 7.4417) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.1435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2981 (+4.17%).

2022 Avg (April) 7.4417
2021 Avg (April) 7.1435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1126 6.6130 6.9178
February 7.1362 6.8454 7.0280
March 7.6686 7.0561 7.4717
April 7.6776 7.0814 7.4417
May 7.4023 7.0324 7.1752
June 7.3119 6.9741 7.1619
July 6.9830 6.6663 6.8510
August 7.0635 6.7710 6.9126
September 6.8811 6.5621 6.7027
October 6.7103 6.4543 6.5744
November 6.7188 6.5039 6.5802
December 6.4541 6.1066 6.2851