YEARLY HIGH
17.2631 YER
YEARLY LOW
13.5939 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3575 YER

2022 ZAR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 13.5939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6692 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1481 to the December average rate of 14.4789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.2631 was down 7.32% compared to the 2021 peak of 18.6274, 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 863,157 YER
2021 Average 847,495 YER
Yearly Trough Low 679,695 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183,461.74 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

17.0229
13.5214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to YER 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 16.2570, compared to 14.4580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.5771 YER (High: 17.2245 / Low: 15.6474). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5399 YER (High: 16.6798 / Low: 16.1399).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5771
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5399

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 0.9316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 16.7311) against the same month in 2021 (average: 16.7097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+0.13%).

2022 Avg (March) 16.7311
2021 Avg (March) 16.7097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5797 15.6035 16.1481
February 16.6798 16.1399 16.4282
March 17.2631 16.1874 16.7311
April 17.2245 15.6474 16.6707
May 16.1651 15.3981 15.7469
June 16.3636 15.3579 15.8172
July 15.3264 14.5983 14.8856
August 15.4784 14.6018 14.9766
September 14.6207 13.8328 14.2410
October 14.1842 13.5960 13.8132
November 14.7333 13.5939 14.3529
December 14.7765 14.1617 14.4789