2022 ZAR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.2556 SDG

YEARLY LOW

26.6275 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.4007 SDG

2022 ZAR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 35.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 26.6275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6281 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2825 to the December average rate of 33.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 35.2556 was down 86.39% compared to the 2021 peak of 258.9981, 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 1,762,779 SDG

2021 Average 1,287,967 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 1,331,373 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 431,406.06 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

33.9342

26.5251

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SDG 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 29.0565, compared to 31.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0565

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 8.1654 SDG (High: 35.2556 / Low: 27.0902). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0810 SDG (High: 29.5878 / Low: 28.5067).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.1654

February Spread (Stable) ±1.0810

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6935 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 33.3168) against the same month in 2021 (average: 30.1291), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1877 (+10.58%).

2022 Avg (August) 33.3168

2021 Avg (August) 30.1291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.9856	27.2788	28.2825
February	29.5878	28.5067	29.0982
March	30.8702	28.8495	29.8758
April	30.7666	27.9496	29.8010
May	29.4021	27.7624	28.4456
June	29.7846	28.0154	28.8360
July	27.9581	26.6275	27.1425
August	35.2556	27.0902	33.3168
September	33.6525	31.9436	32.8409
October	32.6139	30.9086	31.5171
November	33.5357	30.9088	32.6403
December	33.8043	32.1935	33.0115