2022 ZAR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 8.7922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 7.2123.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5799 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4100 to the December average rate of 7.7955, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.7922 was up 7.67% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.1659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
ZAR to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.9836, compared to 8.0647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0811 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 1.0428 JPY (High: 8.4696 / Low: 7.4268). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2539 JPY (High: 8.2545 / Low: 8.0006).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3635 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 8.4743) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.9130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5613 (+7.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5389 | 7.2123 | 7.4100 |
| February | 7.6858 | 7.4210 | 7.5652 |
| March | 8.4696 | 7.4268 | 7.9373 |
| April | 8.6649 | 8.0250 | 8.4100 |
| May | 8.3483 | 7.9566 | 8.1051 |
| June | 8.7922 | 8.2699 | 8.4743 |
| July | 8.3117 | 8.0190 | 8.1108 |
| August | 8.2533 | 7.9133 | 8.1053 |
| September | 8.3437 | 7.9831 | 8.1326 |
| October | 8.2545 | 8.0006 | 8.1138 |
| November | 8.2727 | 8.0043 | 8.1303 |
| December | 7.9598 | 7.6139 | 7.7955 |