2022 ZAR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4743 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3736 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4229 BOB

2022 ZAR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.4743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.3736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4445 to the December average rate of 0.3999, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4743 was down 8.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5191, 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 23,713 BOB

2021 Average 23,373 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 18,678 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,034.53 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4677

0.3736

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BOB 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 0.4471, compared to 0.3987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0444 BOB (High: 0.4740 / Low: 0.4295). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BOB (High: 0.4585 / Low: 0.4433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.4599) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.24%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.4599

2021 Avg (March) 0.4610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4569	0.4297	0.4445
February	0.4585	0.4433	0.4518
March	0.4743	0.4464	0.4599
April	0.4740	0.4295	0.4588
May	0.4449	0.4228	0.4326
June	0.4494	0.4224	0.4353
July	0.4211	0.4000	0.4089
August	0.4270	0.4028	0.4131
September	0.4038	0.3820	0.3930
October	0.3919	0.3736	0.3815
November	0.4070	0.3747	0.3960
December	0.4080	0.3919	0.3999