2022 ZAR to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1796 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.1517 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1639 WST

2022 ZAR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1678 to the December average rate of 0.1562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1796 was down 4.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1872, 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 8,981 WST

2021 Average 8,615 WST

Yearly Trough Low 7,586 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.64 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1768

0.1527

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to WST 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 0.1697, compared to 0.1581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0175 WST (High: 0.1788 / Low: 0.1613). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 WST (High: 0.1640 / Low: 0.1587).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1748) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+3.77%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1748

2021 Avg (March) 0.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1722	0.1622	0.1678
February	0.1748	0.1690	0.1720
March	0.1796	0.1694	0.1748
April	0.1788	0.1613	0.1724
May	0.1688	0.1588	0.1645
June	0.1709	0.1635	0.1668
July	0.1640	0.1587	0.1610
August	0.1670	0.1566	0.1609
September	0.1576	0.1517	0.1547
October	0.1574	0.1521	0.1548
November	0.1645	0.1533	0.1607
December	0.1593	0.1526	0.1562