YEARLY HIGH
31.1761 KMF
YEARLY LOW
26.2696 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5987 KMF

2022 ZAR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 31.1761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 26.2696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9065 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0479 to the December average rate of 26.8900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 31.1761 was down 79.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 149.2864, 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 1,558,806 KMF
2021 Average 1,425,703 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,313,481 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,325.28 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

30.6374
26.5493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KMF 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 29.2446, compared to 27.9528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.9528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.3973 KMF (High: 31.1761 / Low: 28.7788). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0301 KMF (High: 27.2997 / Low: 26.2696).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.3973
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0301

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 30.2968) against the same month in 2021 (average: 28.6223), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6744 (+5.85%).

2022 Avg (April) 30.2968
2021 Avg (April) 28.6223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7570 27.1884 28.0479
February 28.9659 27.7425 28.4870
March 30.8268 28.5090 29.9162
April 31.1761 28.7788 30.2968
May 30.1032 28.7427 29.3162
June 30.0887 28.5141 29.4033
July 29.3381 27.5409 28.1145
August 29.6812 28.6040 29.1044
September 28.8746 27.7181 28.2595
October 28.3882 27.1023 27.6124
November 28.2670 27.1186 27.7359
December 27.2997 26.2696 26.8900