2022 ZAR to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3617 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2779 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3164 BRL

2022 ZAR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.3617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.2779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0837 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3563 to the December average rate of 0.3035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3617 was down 8.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3965, 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 18,083 BRL

2021 Average 18,256 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 13,896 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,186.88 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3629

0.2839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BRL 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 0.3294, compared to 0.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3294

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0387 BRL (High: 0.3166 / Low: 0.2779). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 BRL (High: 0.3039 / Low: 0.2905).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3563) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+0.53%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3563

2021 Avg (January) 0.3544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3617	0.3438	0.3563
February	0.3462	0.3312	0.3414
March	0.3419	0.3244	0.3323
April	0.3224	0.3000	0.3158
May	0.3194	0.3028	0.3113
June	0.3318	0.3071	0.3192
July	0.3267	0.3110	0.3186
August	0.3174	0.2984	0.3075
September	0.3039	0.2905	0.2975
October	0.3004	0.2824	0.2904
November	0.3166	0.2779	0.3029
December	0.3121	0.2950	0.3035