YEARLY HIGH
34.4595 AMD
YEARLY LOW
21.7103 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9219 AMD

2022 ZAR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 34.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 21.7103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7492 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0942 to the December average rate of 22.8279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 34.4595 was down 11.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 38.7448, 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 1,722,977 AMD
2021 Average 1,711,344 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 1,085,517 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 637,459.88 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

34.3917
21.1787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to AMD 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 30.5718, compared to 23.2720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.5718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 4.3063 AMD (High: 33.1077 / Low: 28.8014). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8337 AMD (High: 24.8334 / Low: 23.9997).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.3063
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8337

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 33.2907) against the same month in 2021 (average: 35.1104), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8197 (-5.18%).

2022 Avg (March) 33.2907
2021 Avg (March) 35.1104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.9918 30.0723 31.0942
February 32.0126 31.0440 31.5660
March 34.4595 31.6380 33.2907
April 33.1077 28.8014 31.5834
May 29.3581 27.9401 28.8259
June 28.9073 24.9776 27.0704
July 24.8334 23.9997 24.3380
August 25.0757 23.5390 24.2318
September 23.7348 22.6320 23.2337
October 22.9651 21.8585 22.2798
November 23.2936 21.7103 22.7210
December 23.2186 22.3793 22.8279