YEARLY HIGH
24.6388 HUF
YEARLY LOW
19.9457 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.7293 HUF

2022 ZAR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 24.6388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 19.9457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6931 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4626 to the December average rate of 22.2332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 24.6388 was up 14.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.5784, 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 1,231,940 HUF
2021 Average 1,025,712 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 997,285 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,655.10 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

24.0685
20.1348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to HUF 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 22.3026, compared to 23.1560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.1560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.0203 HUF (High: 24.0237 / Low: 22.0035). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8121 HUF (High: 23.3303 / Low: 22.5182).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0203
November Spread (Stable) ±0.8121

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 23.7407) against the same month in 2021 (average: 20.2131), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5277 (+17.45%).

2022 Avg (August) 23.7407
2021 Avg (August) 20.2131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9413 20.0531 20.4626
February 21.4686 19.9457 20.7094
March 23.6008 21.9849 22.9005
April 24.0237 22.0035 23.0796
May 23.6565 22.1425 22.9255
June 24.1212 23.2213 23.7378
July 24.1126 22.7650 23.4926
August 24.6388 23.0386 23.7407
September 23.8622 22.4952 23.2185
October 24.3548 22.5733 23.4338
November 23.3303 22.5182 22.8173
December 23.1053 21.7139 22.2332