YEARLY HIGH
141.2592 BIF
YEARLY LOW
111.6313 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.2435 BIF

2022 ZAR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 141.2592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 111.6313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.6279 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.1949 to the December average rate of 119.5723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 141.2592 was down 4.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 147.2061, 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 7,062,961 BIF
2021 Average 6,684,387 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,581,567 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,481,394.18 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

137.6105
111.4369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BIF 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 131.5550, compared to 118.9320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.9320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 12.8216 BIF (High: 140.1644 / Low: 127.3428). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4215 BIF (High: 133.6836 / Low: 129.2621).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.8216
February Spread (Stable) ±4.4215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 7.4401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 135.3641) against the same month in 2021 (average: 130.4945), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8697 (+3.73%).

2022 Avg (March) 135.3641
2021 Avg (March) 130.4945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.1011 124.6044 129.1949
February 133.6836 129.2621 131.7845
March 141.2592 129.8078 135.3641
April 140.1644 127.3428 135.4294
May 132.6377 125.4998 127.9893
June 134.4325 126.2874 129.5674
July 126.0214 119.9879 122.2902
August 126.8372 119.9302 123.0385
September 120.1684 113.2052 116.9282
October 116.7817 111.6313 113.6181
November 121.6965 112.1459 118.1445
December 122.1285 116.9683 119.5723