YEARLY HIGH
8.9359 ISK
YEARLY LOW
7.8327 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2737 ISK

2022 ZAR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 8.9359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 7.8327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1033 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3224 to the December average rate of 8.2320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.9359 was down 1.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 9.0540, 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 446,797 ISK
2021 Average 429,627 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 391,634 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,162.71 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.7881
7.8671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to ISK 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 8.3962, compared to 8.1513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.6759 ISK (High: 8.8757 / Low: 8.1998). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2671 ISK (High: 8.2159 / Low: 7.9488).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6759
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3717 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 8.7114) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.4968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2145 (+2.52%).

2022 Avg (March) 8.7114
2021 Avg (March) 8.4968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5043 8.1368 8.3224
February 8.3425 8.0612 8.2099
March 8.9359 8.2965 8.7114
April 8.8757 8.1998 8.6112
May 8.3813 8.0886 8.2395
June 8.4751 8.1236 8.2826
July 8.2159 7.9488 8.1129
August 8.4582 8.1389 8.2962
September 8.3378 7.8677 8.0619
October 8.1351 7.8327 7.9439
November 8.4497 7.9714 8.2608
December 8.4336 8.0372 8.2320