YEARLY HIGH
0.2512 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1978 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2236 QAR

2022 ZAR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0534 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2349 to the December average rate of 0.2109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2512 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2712, 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 12,558 QAR
2021 Average 12,338 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 9,889 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,669.27 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2477
0.1968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to QAR 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 0.2366, compared to 0.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0229 QAR (High: 0.2506 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 QAR (High: 0.2426 / Low: 0.2348).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2435) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.16%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2435
2021 Avg (March) 0.2431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2414 0.2270 0.2349
February 0.2426 0.2348 0.2391
March 0.2512 0.2355 0.2435
April 0.2506 0.2277 0.2426
May 0.2361 0.2240 0.2292
June 0.2381 0.2248 0.2305
July 0.2242 0.2122 0.2175
August 0.2252 0.2124 0.2180
September 0.2127 0.2013 0.2072
October 0.2065 0.1978 0.2011
November 0.2156 0.1978 0.2089
December 0.2150 0.2060 0.2109