YEARLY HIGH
62.0852 KPW
YEARLY LOW
48.8892 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.2299 KPW

2022 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 62.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 48.8892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1961 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.0739 to the December average rate of 52.0603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 62.0852 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 67.0452, 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 3,104,262 KPW
2021 Average 3,047,102 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,444,459 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 659,803.17 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

61.2204
48.6282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 58.4660, compared to 51.9938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.4660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.9938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 5.6719 KPW (High: 61.9461 / Low: 56.2743). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9298 KPW (High: 59.9752 / Low: 58.0454).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.6719
February Spread (Stable) ±1.9298

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 3.3508 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 60.1710) against the same month in 2021 (average: 60.0667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1043 (+0.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 60.1710
2021 Avg (March) 60.0667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 59.6274 56.1165 58.0739
February 59.9752 58.0454 59.0817
March 62.0852 58.2165 60.1710
April 61.9461 56.2743 59.9528
May 58.1361 55.3780 56.6319
June 58.8500 55.2331 56.8848
July 55.1198 52.4967 53.5340
August 55.6667 52.5139 53.8620
September 52.5821 49.7484 51.2086
October 51.0120 48.8966 49.6775
November 52.9976 48.8892 51.6205
December 53.1422 50.9211 52.0603