YEARLY HIGH
0.0205 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0182 ZAR

2022 KPW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KPW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 0.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0172 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0205 was up 13.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0181, 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 102 ZAR
2021 Average 82 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 81 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0205
0.0163
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 0.0171, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 ZAR (High: 0.0178 / Low: 0.0161). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ZAR (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0167).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.0194) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+12.12%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.0194
2021 Avg (November) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0178 0.0168 0.0172
February 0.0172 0.0167 0.0169
March 0.0172 0.0161 0.0166
April 0.0178 0.0161 0.0167
May 0.0181 0.0172 0.0177
June 0.0181 0.0170 0.0176
July 0.0190 0.0181 0.0187
August 0.0190 0.0180 0.0186
September 0.0201 0.0190 0.0195
October 0.0205 0.0196 0.0201
November 0.0205 0.0189 0.0194
December 0.0196 0.0188 0.0192