YEARLY HIGH
3.8288 DOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9228 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3762 DOP

2022 ZAR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 3.8288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 2.9228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9060 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7163 to the December average rate of 3.2017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.8288 was down 9.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.2491, 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 191,441 DOP
2021 Average 193,185 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 146,142 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,298.57 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.8075
2.8895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to DOP 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 3.6216, compared to 3.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3420 DOP (High: 3.7841 / Low: 3.4420). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1091 DOP (High: 3.0320 / Low: 2.9228).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3420
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1091

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2262 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 3.7163) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1336 (-3.47%).

2022 Avg (January) 3.7163
2021 Avg (January) 3.8499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8288 3.5707 3.7163
February 3.7853 3.5726 3.7310
March 3.7916 3.5366 3.6716
April 3.7841 3.4420 3.6693
May 3.5547 3.4014 3.4703
June 3.5993 3.3538 3.4713
July 3.3541 3.1681 3.2451
August 3.3431 3.0881 3.2250
September 3.1149 2.9576 3.0322
October 3.0320 2.9228 2.9660
November 3.2117 2.9321 3.1144
December 3.3155 3.1069 3.2017