YEARLY HIGH
1.8785 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.2863 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4726 SRD

2022 ZAR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.8785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 1.2863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5921 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3651 to the December average rate of 1.8325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.8785 was up 21.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5438, 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 93,923 SRD
2021 Average 61,527 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 64,317 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,606.00 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8839
1.2672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SRD 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 1.3622, compared to 1.5829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2387 SRD (High: 1.8432 / Low: 1.6045). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0510 SRD (High: 1.3808 / Low: 1.3298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2387
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.8325) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4978 (+37.29%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.8325
2021 Avg (December) 1.3347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3981 1.3034 1.3651
February 1.3808 1.3298 1.3530
March 1.4257 1.3241 1.3777
April 1.4264 1.2978 1.3808
May 1.3603 1.2863 1.3186
June 1.4222 1.3523 1.3781
July 1.4630 1.3118 1.3616
August 1.5018 1.4179 1.4621
September 1.5860 1.4629 1.5361
October 1.6246 1.5223 1.5665
November 1.8432 1.6045 1.7387
December 1.8785 1.7894 1.8325