2022 ZAR to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0497 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0387 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0447 XDR

2022 ZAR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.0387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0460 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0497 was down 4.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0518, 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 2,484 XDR

2021 Average 2,376 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 1,934 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.57 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0489

0.0396

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ZAR to XDR 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 0.0468, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 XDR (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XDR (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0458).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0481) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.85%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0481

2021 Avg (April) 0.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0472	0.0446	0.0460
February	0.0475	0.0458	0.0468
March	0.0495	0.0464	0.0480
April	0.0497	0.0455	0.0481
May	0.0470	0.0449	0.0458
June	0.0475	0.0450	0.0461
July	0.0449	0.0428	0.0437
August	0.0453	0.0431	0.0440
September	0.0439	0.0394	0.0416
October	0.0443	0.0387	0.0404
November	0.0447	0.0389	0.0426
December	0.0444	0.0426	0.0436