YEARLY HIGH
7.5867 XPF
YEARLY LOW
6.3788 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9431 XPF

2022 ZAR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 7.5867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 6.3788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2079 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8015 to the December average rate of 6.5146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.5867 was up 3.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3065, 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 379,337 XPF
2021 Average 341,486 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 318,941 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,395.67 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.4329
6.4311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XPF 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 7.0908, compared to 6.7953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.5167 XPF (High: 7.5867 / Low: 7.0700). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1684 XPF (High: 6.7979 / Low: 6.6295).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5167
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1684

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2494 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 7.3495) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.9162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4332 (+6.26%).

2022 Avg (April) 7.3495
2021 Avg (April) 6.9162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9712 6.5723 6.8015
February 6.9978 6.7266 6.9076
March 7.4761 6.9621 7.2489
April 7.5867 7.0700 7.3495
May 7.2577 6.9510 7.1000
June 7.2810 6.9890 7.1374
July 7.0788 6.8194 6.9613
August 7.1921 6.9364 7.0579
September 6.9823 6.7294 6.8490
October 6.8414 6.5592 6.6971
November 6.7979 6.6295 6.6919
December 6.6134 6.3788 6.5146