YEARLY HIGH
6.3101 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.2094 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7284 KGS

2021 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 6.3101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 5.2094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1007 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5306 to the December average rate of 5.3402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3101 was up 10.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.7073, 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 315,505 KGS
2020 Average 235,098 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 260,471 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,033.64 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.1514
5.2665
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ZAR to KGS 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: JanтАУJun) was 5.8108, compared to 5.6460 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.1648 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 5.8108
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 5.6460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.4746 KGS (High: 5.6840 / Low: 5.2094). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2018 KGS (High: 5.9859 / Low: 5.7841).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.4746
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.2018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 6.0777) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3532), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7244 (+39.61%).

2021 Avg (June) 6.0777
2020 Avg (June) 4.3532

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Month High Low Average
January 5.6757 5.3569 5.5306
February 5.8381 5.5727 5.7071
March 5.7913 5.4480 5.6567
April 5.9859 5.7841 5.8789
May 6.1347 5.8501 6.0139
June 6.3101 5.8934 6.0777
July 5.9772 5.6935 5.8388
August 5.9070 5.5242 5.7256
September 5.9913 5.5874 5.8174
October 5.8848 5.5616 5.7008
November 5.6840 5.2094 5.4531
December 5.4561 5.2540 5.3402