2022 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.4786 CRC

YEARLY LOW

33.1653 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.6409 CRC

2022 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 45.4786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 33.1653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3133 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.2200 to the December average rate of 34.1063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 45.4786 was down 1.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 46.1447, 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 2,273,930 CRC

2021 Average 2,102,964 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,658,264 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,665.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

44.7609

33.1377

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to CRC 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 42.6421, compared to 36.6398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.6421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.6398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 4.1371 CRC (High: 45.4786 / Low: 41.3415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2507 CRC (High: 42.5897 / Low: 41.3391).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.1371

February Spread (Stable) ±1.2507

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9498 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 43.7923) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2477 (+2.93%).

2022 Avg (April) 43.7923

2021 Avg (April) 42.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.0634	40.0112	41.2200
February	42.5897	41.3391	42.1042
March	45.2100	41.6955	43.2817
April	45.4786	41.3415	43.7923
May	43.5869	40.9306	42.1116
June	44.5904	42.1206	43.3427
July	42.0286	39.6256	40.4662
August	41.3738	37.3096	39.3877
September	38.3519	34.6250	36.4379
October	35.4398	33.5817	34.4266
November	35.7434	33.4819	35.0138
December	35.0684	33.1653	34.1063