2022 ZAR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1380 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.1086 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1227 BBD

2022 ZAR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1291 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1380 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1490, 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 6,898 BBD

2021 Average 6,771 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,432 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,466.23 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1360

0.1081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BBD 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 0.1299, compared to 0.1155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1299

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0126 BBD (High: 0.1377 / Low: 0.1251). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BBD (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1290).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1337) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1337

2021 Avg (March) 0.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1325	0.1247	0.1291
February	0.1333	0.1290	0.1313
March	0.1380	0.1294	0.1337
April	0.1377	0.1251	0.1332
May	0.1292	0.1231	0.1258
June	0.1308	0.1227	0.1264
July	0.1225	0.1167	0.1190
August	0.1237	0.1167	0.1197
September	0.1168	0.1106	0.1138
October	0.1134	0.1087	0.1104
November	0.1178	0.1086	0.1147
December	0.1181	0.1132	0.1157