YEARLY HIGH
1.2677 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.0457 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1558 MDL

2022 ZAR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.2677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 1.0457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2220 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1564 to the December average rate of 1.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2677 was down 3.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3115, 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 63,384 MDL
2021 Average 59,743 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 52,283 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,101.41 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2430
1.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MDL 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 1.1970, compared to 1.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1152 MDL (High: 1.2677 / Low: 1.1525). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0342 MDL (High: 1.1302 / Low: 1.0960).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0342

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 0.0635 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.2271) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2405), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0134 (-1.08%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.2271
2021 Avg (April) 1.2405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1952 1.1093 1.1564
February 1.1994 1.1510 1.1747
March 1.2651 1.1720 1.2270
April 1.2677 1.1525 1.2271
May 1.2290 1.1436 1.1889
June 1.2424 1.1719 1.2080
July 1.1714 1.1252 1.1445
August 1.1875 1.1255 1.1524
September 1.1276 1.0751 1.1024
October 1.1013 1.0493 1.0688
November 1.1383 1.0457 1.1019
December 1.1302 1.0960 1.1178