YEARLY HIGH
5.2491 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.4729 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8110 BTN

2022 ZAR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 5.2491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 4.4729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7762 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8017 to the December average rate of 4.7703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.2491 was down 3.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4391, 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 262,457 BTN
2021 Average 250,056 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 223,647 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,810.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.1510
4.4879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to BTN 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 4.9479, compared to 4.6740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.4630 BTN (High: 5.2399 / Low: 4.7769). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1519 BTN (High: 4.6250 / Low: 4.4731).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4630
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1519

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 5.0957) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.8513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2444 (+5.04%).

2022 Avg (March) 5.0957
2021 Avg (March) 4.8513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9301 4.6397 4.8017
February 5.0206 4.8134 4.9190
March 5.2491 4.9152 5.0957
April 5.2399 4.7769 5.0766
May 5.0009 4.7422 4.8604
June 5.0777 4.8394 4.9340
July 4.8332 4.6533 4.7289
August 4.9228 4.6346 4.7624
September 4.6495 4.4729 4.5571
October 4.6250 4.4731 4.5431
November 4.8200 4.4955 4.6823
December 4.8868 4.6216 4.7703