YEARLY HIGH
290.9542 COP
YEARLY LOW
240.1576 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
259.7047 COP

2022 ZAR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 290.9542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 240.1576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7967 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.1090 to the December average rate of 277.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 290.9542 was up 6.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 272.7095, 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 14,547,712 COP
2021 Average 12,669,856 COP
Yearly Trough Low 12,007,878 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,539,833.64 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

285.4782
244.8955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to COP 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 254.2799, compared to 265.1295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 254.2799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.1295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 26.3057 COP (High: 275.6092 / Low: 249.3036). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9133 COP (High: 263.3679 / Low: 253.4546).

October Spread (Volatile) ±26.3057
January Spread (Stable) ±9.9133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 6.6888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 282.0963) against the same month in 2021 (average: 250.9184), the exchange rate shifted by +31.1779 (+12.43%).

2022 Avg (November) 282.0963
2021 Avg (November) 250.9184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 263.3679 253.4546 258.1090
February 264.2324 254.0421 258.5868
March 261.3874 244.3474 254.5088
April 259.0938 241.9254 253.0261
May 258.0728 242.2574 253.1716
June 261.1593 240.1576 248.2774
July 273.1595 252.4872 260.4742
August 266.9096 253.2224 259.1671
September 261.5104 244.6485 252.4783
October 275.6092 249.3036 259.5243
November 290.9542 271.4926 282.0963
December 283.6238 271.5952 277.0366