2022 ZAR to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.4426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.4290.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0136 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7043 to the December average rate of 9.9676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 10.4426 was up 47.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.0612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
ZAR to ARS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.2860, compared to 8.5866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 1.2442 ARS (High: 9.8197 / Low: 8.5755). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2964 ARS (High: 7.1093 / Low: 6.8128).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1341 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 9.9676) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.4146), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5531 (+55.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9137 | 6.4290 | 6.7043 |
| February | 7.1093 | 6.8128 | 6.9837 |
| March | 7.6496 | 6.9751 | 7.3157 |
| April | 7.7875 | 7.2031 | 7.5462 |
| May | 7.7463 | 7.1802 | 7.4122 |
| June | 7.9422 | 7.5752 | 7.7537 |
| July | 7.9278 | 7.4525 | 7.6313 |
| August | 8.3218 | 7.8409 | 8.0975 |
| September | 8.3126 | 7.9649 | 8.1318 |
| October | 8.6672 | 8.1422 | 8.3937 |
| November | 9.8197 | 8.5755 | 9.2976 |
| December | 10.4426 | 9.5388 | 9.9676 |