YEARLY HIGH
2.2839 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.7011 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9884 UAH

2022 ZAR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 2.2839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.7011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5828 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8066 to the December average rate of 2.1322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2839 was up 12.52% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0298, 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 114,193 UAH
2021 Average 92,367 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 85,054 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,138.73 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2498
1.7663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UAH 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 1.8954, compared to 2.0813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.5086 UAH (High: 2.2303 / Low: 1.7217). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0889 UAH (High: 1.9136 / Low: 1.8247).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5086
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0889

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 2.2095) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3989 (+22.03%).

2022 Avg (August) 2.2095
2021 Avg (August) 1.8106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8791 1.7011 1.8066
February 1.9810 1.8044 1.8756
March 2.0384 1.9416 1.9818
April 2.0325 1.8846 1.9733
May 1.9136 1.8247 1.8683
June 1.9300 1.8115 1.8668
July 2.2303 1.7217 1.8967
August 2.2839 2.1519 2.2095
September 2.1582 2.0318 2.0989
October 2.0942 1.9967 2.0371
November 2.1751 2.0026 2.1137
December 2.1806 2.0846 2.1322