YEARLY HIGH
0.1864 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1468 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1658 XCD

2022 ZAR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.1864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1744 to the December average rate of 0.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1864 was down 7.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2013, 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 9,322 XCD
2021 Average 9,150 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 7,340 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,981.28 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1838
0.1460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XCD 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 0.1756, compared to 0.1561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0170 XCD (High: 0.1860 / Low: 0.1690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 XCD (High: 0.1801 / Low: 0.1743).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.1807) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.17%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.1807
2021 Avg (March) 0.1804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1791 0.1685 0.1744
February 0.1801 0.1743 0.1774
March 0.1864 0.1748 0.1807
April 0.1860 0.1690 0.1800
May 0.1746 0.1663 0.1701
June 0.1767 0.1659 0.1708
July 0.1655 0.1576 0.1608
August 0.1672 0.1577 0.1617
September 0.1579 0.1494 0.1538
October 0.1532 0.1468 0.1492
November 0.1591 0.1468 0.1550
December 0.1596 0.1529 0.1563