YEARLY HIGH
2.9578 UYU
YEARLY LOW
2.1945 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5311 UYU

2022 ZAR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 2.9578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7633 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8727 to the December average rate of 2.2555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.9578 was down 8.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.2478, 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 147,890 UYU
2021 Average 147,493 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 109,726 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,163.77 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9344
2.1937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to UYU 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 2.7297, compared to 2.3325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3037 UYU (High: 2.8555 / Low: 2.5517). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1092 UYU (High: 2.4864 / Low: 2.3772).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3037
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1745 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1745

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.8727) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0736 (+2.63%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.8727
2021 Avg (January) 2.7991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9578 2.7827 2.8727
February 2.8764 2.7345 2.8347
March 2.9162 2.7547 2.8364
April 2.8555 2.5517 2.7461
May 2.6559 2.5336 2.5717
June 2.5937 2.4232 2.5167
July 2.5112 2.3590 2.4343
August 2.4864 2.3772 2.4217
September 2.3792 2.2608 2.3264
October 2.3508 2.2121 2.2716
November 2.3278 2.2027 2.2856
December 2.3599 2.1945 2.2555