2022 ZAR to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 6.2220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 5.3074.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9147 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5424 to the December average rate of 6.0047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.2220 was down 1.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.3055, 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 BDT 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 5.6721, compared to 5.7265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0544 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.6368 BDT (High: 5.9441 / Low: 5.3074). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1845 BDT (High: 5.7276 / Low: 5.5431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2638 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.0047) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.4031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6016 (+11.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6953 | 5.3473 | 5.5424 |
| February | 5.7276 | 5.5431 | 5.6436 |
| March | 5.9480 | 5.5821 | 5.7595 |
| April | 5.9440 | 5.4027 | 5.7560 |
| May | 5.7472 | 5.3412 | 5.4922 |
| June | 6.0762 | 5.7128 | 5.8390 |
| July | 5.7284 | 5.4759 | 5.5885 |
| August | 5.8755 | 5.5396 | 5.6849 |
| September | 5.9441 | 5.3074 | 5.5743 |
| October | 5.8510 | 5.4989 | 5.6491 |
| November | 6.1678 | 5.5336 | 5.8572 |
| December | 6.2220 | 5.8357 | 6.0047 |