YEARLY HIGH
8.3987 NPR
YEARLY LOW
7.1567 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6971 NPR

2022 ZAR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 8.3987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 7.1567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2419 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6828 to the December average rate of 7.6317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.3987 was down 3.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.7026, 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 419,933 NPR
2021 Average 400,086 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 357,836 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,096.94 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.2394
7.1809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to NPR 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 7.9162, compared to 7.4779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7405 NPR (High: 8.3839 / Low: 7.6433). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2445 NPR (High: 7.4014 / Low: 7.1569).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7405
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2445

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 8.1512) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.7621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3891 (+5.01%).

2022 Avg (March) 8.1512
2021 Avg (March) 7.7621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8882 7.4235 7.6828
February 8.0330 7.7013 7.8704
March 8.3987 7.8642 8.1512
April 8.3839 7.6433 8.1226
May 8.0015 7.5876 7.7760
June 8.1244 7.7430 7.8944
July 7.7331 7.4453 7.5633
August 7.8765 7.4159 7.6198
September 7.4392 7.1567 7.2925
October 7.4014 7.1569 7.2691
November 7.7119 7.1929 7.4910
December 7.8189 7.3946 7.6317