2022 ZAR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 ZAR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the ZAR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1070.0863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 698.8011.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 371.2852 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 727.8735 to the December average rate of 1002.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1070.0863 was up 43.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 748.1585, 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 LAK 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 795.9380, compared to 938.2012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 142.2632 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 138.2124 LAK (High: 1070.0863 / Low: 931.8739). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.9771 LAK (High: 762.6642 / Low: 733.6871).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 25.4637 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 984.0992) against the same month in 2021 (average: 682.5737), the exchange rate shifted by +301.5255 (+44.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 751.7631 | 698.8011 | 727.8735 |
| February | 762.6642 | 733.6871 | 748.2498 |
| March | 810.2853 | 742.8319 | 771.5900 |
| April | 817.7776 | 752.1436 | 793.5735 |
| May | 866.0886 | 768.7710 | 815.5251 |
| June | 950.6528 | 861.5099 | 918.8161 |
| July | 919.5159 | 876.5181 | 893.3523 |
| August | 942.0046 | 895.2096 | 913.1262 |
| September | 926.5396 | 880.9876 | 904.5439 |
| October | 953.6131 | 913.4356 | 931.8397 |
| November | 1070.0863 | 931.8739 | 984.0992 |
| December | 1024.1578 | 981.3656 | 1002.2458 |