YEARLY HIGH
7.8054 VUV
YEARLY LOW
6.6148 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1588 VUV

2022 ZAR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 7.8054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 6.6148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1906 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3073 to the December average rate of 6.8360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.8054 was down 3.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.0617, 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 390,269 VUV
2021 Average 372,857 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 330,740 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,528.49 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.6886
6.6659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to VUV 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 7.4039, compared to 6.9137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7607 VUV (High: 7.7841 / Low: 7.0234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2362 VUV (High: 7.1715 / Low: 6.9354).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7607
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2362

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 0.2855 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 7.6033) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.2616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3417 (+4.71%).

2022 Avg (March) 7.6033
2021 Avg (March) 7.2616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5001 7.0573 7.3073
February 7.5915 7.3520 7.4756
March 7.8054 7.3720 7.6033
April 7.7841 7.0234 7.4979
May 7.3992 6.9963 7.2186
June 7.4955 7.1515 7.3207
July 7.1715 6.9354 7.0352
August 7.2899 6.8143 7.0117
September 6.8668 6.6148 6.7511
October 6.9425 6.6428 6.8035
November 7.1994 6.7532 7.0447
December 6.9701 6.6788 6.8360