YEARLY HIGH
0.0172 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0161 ZAR

2019 KPW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0172 was up 0.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86 ZAR
2018 Average 74 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 74 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.20 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0170
0.0152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 ZAR (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ZAR (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0163).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0169) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+8.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0169
2018 Avg (August) 0.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0147 0.0154
February 0.0157 0.0148 0.0153
March 0.0162 0.0157 0.0160
April 0.0161 0.0155 0.0157
May 0.0164 0.0157 0.0160
June 0.0167 0.0156 0.0162
July 0.0159 0.0154 0.0156
August 0.0172 0.0162 0.0169
September 0.0169 0.0162 0.0165
October 0.0170 0.0162 0.0165
November 0.0167 0.0163 0.0164
December 0.0164 0.0156 0.0160