YEARLY HIGH
0.6036 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.4730 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5370 SVC

2022 ZAR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.6036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.4730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1306 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5645 to the December average rate of 0.5063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6036 was down 7.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6517, 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 30,181 SVC
2021 Average 29,625 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 23,651 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,529.40 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5953
0.4727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to SVC 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 0.5686, compared to 0.5054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0557 SVC (High: 0.6023 / Low: 0.5467). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 SVC (High: 0.5829 / Low: 0.5641).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0557
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.5851) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+0.20%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.5851
2021 Avg (March) 0.5839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5799 0.5454 0.5645
February 0.5829 0.5641 0.5743
March 0.6036 0.5681 0.5851
April 0.6023 0.5467 0.5836
May 0.5651 0.5389 0.5505
June 0.5720 0.5369 0.5534
July 0.5357 0.5099 0.5203
August 0.5411 0.5101 0.5240
September 0.5113 0.4837 0.4976
October 0.4962 0.4730 0.4829
November 0.5153 0.4745 0.5014
December 0.5166 0.4963 0.5063