YEARLY HIGH
0.2987 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.2508 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2725 PLN

2022 ZAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.2987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2596 to the December average rate of 0.2556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2987 was up 9.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2731, 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 14,933 PLN
2021 Average 13,063 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 12,541 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,392.23 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2920
0.2523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PLN 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 0.2755, compared to 0.2695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0221 PLN (High: 0.2987 / Low: 0.2765). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 PLN (High: 0.2664 / Low: 0.2610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2887) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+11.82%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2887
2021 Avg (March) 0.2582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2662 0.2522 0.2596
February 0.2732 0.2558 0.2642
March 0.2987 0.2765 0.2887
April 0.2948 0.2754 0.2863
May 0.2828 0.2731 0.2766
June 0.2830 0.2749 0.2778
July 0.2837 0.2719 0.2777
August 0.2840 0.2746 0.2789
September 0.2778 0.2655 0.2721
October 0.2778 0.2600 0.2694
November 0.2664 0.2610 0.2634
December 0.2602 0.2508 0.2556