2022 ZAR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2914 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.2499 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2693 MYR

2022 ZAR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.2914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.2499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2703 to the December average rate of 0.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2914 was down 5.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3075, 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 14,568 MYR

2021 Average 14,029 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 12,496 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,071.79 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2870

0.2524

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ZAR to MYR 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 0.2773, compared to 0.2613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2773

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0207 MYR (High: 0.2909 / Low: 0.2703). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 MYR (High: 0.2635 / Low: 0.2558).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.2841) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2859), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.63%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.2841

2021 Avg (April) 0.2859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2774	0.2610	0.2703
February	0.2791	0.2699	0.2749
March	0.2909	0.2703	0.2807
April	0.2914	0.2730	0.2841
May	0.2818	0.2697	0.2757
June	0.2873	0.2705	0.2781
July	0.2700	0.2591	0.2640
August	0.2750	0.2612	0.2672
September	0.2631	0.2546	0.2582
October	0.2635	0.2558	0.2590
November	0.2703	0.2577	0.2643
December	0.2612	0.2499	0.2552