YEARLY HIGH
0.1920 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1585 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1749 ZAR

2021 KGS to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.1585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1808 to the December average rate of 0.1873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1920 was down 25.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2568, 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 960 ZAR
2020 Average 1,072 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 792 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.42 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1895
0.1624
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 0.1723, compared to 0.1774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0160 ZAR (High: 0.1920 / Low: 0.1759). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 ZAR (High: 0.1729 / Low: 0.1671).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1835) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.77%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1835
2020 Avg (November) 0.1849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1867 0.1762 0.1808
February 0.1794 0.1713 0.1753
March 0.1836 0.1727 0.1768
April 0.1729 0.1671 0.1701
May 0.1709 0.1630 0.1663
June 0.1697 0.1585 0.1646
July 0.1756 0.1673 0.1713
August 0.1810 0.1693 0.1747
September 0.1790 0.1669 0.1720
October 0.1798 0.1699 0.1754
November 0.1920 0.1759 0.1835
December 0.1903 0.1833 0.1873