2022 ZAR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2808 DJF

YEARLY LOW

9.6287 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9246 DJF

2022 ZAR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 12.2808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 9.6287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6520 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4761 to the December average rate of 10.2888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.2808 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 13.2629, 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 614,039 DJF

2021 Average 602,730 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 481,437 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,601.38 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.1167

9.6057

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DJF 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 11.5704, compared to 10.2788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2916 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.1323 DJF (High: 12.2548 / Low: 11.1224). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3690 DJF (High: 11.8614 / Low: 11.4924).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1323

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3690

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 0.6844 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 11.9074) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.8800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0274 (+0.23%).

2022 Avg (March) 11.9074

2021 Avg (March) 11.8800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7934	11.0946	11.4761
February	11.8614	11.4924	11.6796
March	12.2808	11.5591	11.9074
April	12.2548	11.1224	11.8847
May	11.4967	10.9800	11.2079
June	11.6369	10.9228	11.2665
July	10.9001	10.3731	10.5820
August	11.0437	10.3847	10.6681
September	10.4081	9.8115	10.1279
October	10.0881	9.6287	9.8149
November	10.4783	9.6621	10.1910
December	10.4963	10.0825	10.2888