2022 ZAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0345 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9538 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9992 LSL

2022 ZAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.0345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.9538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0807 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9989 to the December average rate of 0.9988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0345 was down 1.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0547, 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 51,727 LSL

2021 Average 49,967 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 47,690 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,036.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0049

0.9936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to LSL 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 0.9997, compared to 0.9988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0554 LSL (High: 1.0092 / Low: 0.9538). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 LSL (High: 1.0062 / Low: 0.9858).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.0030) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.24%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.0030

2021 Avg (March) 1.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0131	0.9865	0.9989
February	1.0062	0.9858	0.9996
March	1.0345	0.9963	1.0030
April	1.0056	0.9567	0.9975
May	1.0208	0.9904	1.0015
June	1.0189	0.9706	0.9975
July	1.0092	0.9538	0.9945
August	1.0140	0.9877	0.9993
September	1.0063	0.9748	0.9967
October	1.0192	0.9884	0.9994
November	1.0272	0.9879	1.0040
December	1.0117	0.9650	0.9988