2026 KPW to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0191 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0175 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0182 ZAR

2026 KPW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0191 was down 12.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0220, 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 96 ZAR

2025 Average 99 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 87 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.21 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0187

0.0177

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0182, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 ZAR (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0183).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0186) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-8.32%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0186

2025 Avg (March) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0184	0.0175	0.0181
February	0.0181	0.0176	0.0178
March	0.0191	0.0179	0.0186
April	0.0189	0.0181	0.0184
May	0.0186	0.0180	0.0182
June	0.0189	0.0180	0.0183
July	0.0187	0.0180	0.0183
August	0.0184	0.0183	0.0183