YEARLY HIGH
0.2271 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1895 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2048 ZAR

2025 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.2271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2146 to the December average rate of 0.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2271 was up 3.49% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,135 ZAR
2024 Average 1,052 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 947 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.87 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2197
0.1899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to ZAR 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 0.2108, compared to 0.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0151 ZAR (High: 0.2271 / Low: 0.2120). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 ZAR (High: 0.2001 / Low: 0.1962).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 0.2172) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+2.43%).

2025 Avg (April) 0.2172
2024 Avg (April) 0.2121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2198 0.2105 0.2146
February 0.2175 0.2097 0.2114
March 0.2138 0.2070 0.2104
April 0.2271 0.2120 0.2172
May 0.2122 0.2035 0.2071
June 0.2067 0.2023 0.2043
July 0.2083 0.2003 0.2032
August 0.2072 0.1994 0.2025
September 0.2031 0.1972 0.1994
October 0.2001 0.1962 0.1978
November 0.2003 0.1950 0.1971
December 0.1957 0.1895 0.1924