2022 ZAR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1043.0629 SLL

YEARLY LOW

703.3263 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

834.6941 SLL

2022 ZAR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1043.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 703.3263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 339.7366 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 732.3912 to the December average rate of 1021.8281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1043.0629 was up 36.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 763.4159, 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 52,153,144 SLL

2021 Average 35,267,410 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 35,166,315 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,986,828.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1050.7718

703.4475

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SLL 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 783.4719, compared to 885.9162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 102.4443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 783.4719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 885.9162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 186.4880 SLL (High: 945.9429 / Low: 759.4549). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.4812 SLL (High: 762.5644 / Low: 737.0833).

October Spread (Volatile) ±186.4880

February Spread (Stable) ±25.4812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 33.6995 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -33.6995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1021.8281) against the same month in 2021 (average: 707.3528), the exchange rate shifted by +314.4753 (+44.46%).

2022 Avg (December) 1021.8281

2021 Avg (December) 707.3528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	752.2962	703.3263	732.3912
February	762.5644	737.0833	751.9734
March	811.2816	742.5933	774.9283
April	836.9050	768.5596	808.6171
May	841.6955	777.9866	806.3393
June	850.9052	807.4899	826.5822
July	831.2565	790.5868	804.4541
August	850.3957	802.2310	822.8264
September	814.7300	768.3361	789.1269
October	945.9429	759.4549	866.0718
November	1040.2252	948.5636	1011.1899
December	1043.0629	999.4685	1021.8281