2022 ZAR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 84.6716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 73.9551.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7165 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.1708 to the December average rate of 74.8519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 84.6716 was up 2.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 82.8594, 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 KRW 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 80.0486, compared to 77.8873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1613 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.0389 KRW (High: 84.3258 / Low: 78.2869). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8758 KRW (High: 80.4032 / Low: 78.5274).
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 3.0946 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 82.3182) against the same month in 2021 (average: 77.5648), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7533 (+6.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.0026 | 74.4682 | 77.1708 |
| February | 79.8873 | 77.2004 | 78.6420 |
| March | 84.3258 | 78.2869 | 81.6480 |
| April | 84.6716 | 79.5017 | 82.3182 |
| May | 80.8413 | 78.4520 | 79.7199 |
| June | 82.2120 | 79.0469 | 80.7929 |
| July | 79.5494 | 76.3425 | 77.6984 |
| August | 80.5547 | 77.6613 | 79.0677 |
| September | 80.4032 | 78.5274 | 79.2844 |
| October | 80.8181 | 77.7110 | 78.8291 |
| November | 78.7397 | 76.0464 | 77.5925 |
| December | 76.7199 | 73.9551 | 74.8519 |