2022 ZAR to IQD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.6952 IQD

YEARLY LOW

79.0700 IQD

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.5797 IQD

2022 ZAR to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 100.6952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 79.0700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6252 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.1640 to the December average rate of 84.4689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 100.6952 was down 7.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 108.7995, 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 5,034,761 IQD

2021 Average 4,943,410 IQD

Yearly Trough Low 3,953,500 IQD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,081,261.83 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

99.3510

78.8506

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to IQD 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 94.8521, compared to 84.3072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.8521

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.3072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 9.2516 IQD (High: 100.4786 / Low: 91.2270). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1334 IQD (High: 97.2637 / Low: 94.1302).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.2516

February Spread (Stable) ±3.1334

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 5.5755 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 97.6427) against the same month in 2021 (average: 97.4946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1481 (+0.15%).

2022 Avg (March) 97.6427

2021 Avg (March) 97.4946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	96.7112	90.9942	94.1640
February	97.2637	94.1302	95.8064
March	100.6952	94.7804	97.6427
April	100.4786	91.2270	97.3166
May	94.2757	89.8663	91.8584
June	95.4103	89.5513	92.3243
July	89.3622	85.0459	86.7488
August	90.3038	85.1256	87.4160
September	85.3164	80.7029	82.9917
October	82.7609	79.0700	80.5590
November	85.9755	79.2080	83.6589
December	86.2041	82.8181	84.4689