YEARLY HIGH
160.0419 TZS
YEARLY LOW
126.4473 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.7041 TZS

2022 ZAR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 160.0419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 126.4473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.5947 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 148.7625 to the December average rate of 134.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 160.0419 was down 7.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 172.7361, 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 8,002,097 TZS
2021 Average 7,836,659 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 6,322,364 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,679,733.38 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

157.6354
126.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to TZS 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 150.6874, compared to 134.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.9667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.6874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 14.5260 TZS (High: 159.8387 / Low: 145.3127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0929 TZS (High: 154.2696 / Low: 149.1767).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.5260
February Spread (Stable) ±5.0929

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 8.6770 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6770

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 155.0074) against the same month in 2021 (average: 154.7485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2588 (+0.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 155.0074
2021 Avg (March) 154.7485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.0629 143.4087 148.7625
February 154.2696 149.1767 151.9030
March 160.0419 150.3549 155.0074
April 159.8387 145.3127 154.7862
May 150.1731 143.0598 146.3233
June 152.2907 143.1152 147.3422
July 142.7105 136.0248 138.6652
August 144.2386 135.9678 139.6215
September 136.1291 128.7930 132.6931
October 132.1525 126.4473 128.7274
November 137.3918 126.4511 133.6463
December 137.7647 132.2201 134.9709