2022 ZAR to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

480.0278 PYG

YEARLY LOW

386.4741 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

428.0541 PYG

2022 ZAR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 480.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 386.4741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.5537 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 449.4441 to the December average rate of 418.2390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 480.0278 was down 4.69% compared to the 2021 peak of 503.6580, 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 24,001,388 PYG

2021 Average 22,942,154 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 19,323,704 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,677,683.57 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

473.0507

387.9229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to PYG 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 449.3212, compared to 406.7870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.5341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 449.3212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 406.7870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 47.7825 PYG (High: 475.1001 / Low: 427.3176). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.1199 PYG (High: 463.5418 / Low: 447.4219).

April Spread (Volatile) ±47.7825

February Spread (Stable) ±16.1199

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 26.9177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.9177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 465.9567) against the same month in 2021 (average: 439.0432), the exchange rate shifted by +26.9136 (+6.13%).

2022 Avg (March) 465.9567

2021 Avg (March) 439.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	462.1363	428.7559	449.4441
February	463.5418	447.4219	457.7087
March	480.0278	452.6190	465.9567
April	475.1001	427.3176	457.9364
May	442.7249	421.0471	431.0187
June	446.0088	420.4078	433.8624
July	419.0449	400.0171	408.2595
August	425.7825	401.5837	411.6174
September	404.1803	386.4741	395.8658
October	404.1199	386.6123	395.0169
November	425.7590	393.8919	411.7236
December	433.8874	402.5058	418.2390