YEARLY HIGH
6.9635 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.4343 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1815 KGS

2022 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 6.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 4.4343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5292 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4713 to the December average rate of 4.9258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.9635 was up 10.36% compared to the 2021 peak of 6.3101, 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 348,177 KGS
2021 Average 286,385 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 221,717 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,459.85 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.7730
4.3137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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: Jan–Jun) was 5.6002, compared to 4.7627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 1.1078 KGS (High: 6.4215 / Low: 5.3137). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1764 KGS (High: 4.6107 / Low: 4.4343).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1078
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7709 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 6.5681) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.6567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9114 (+16.11%).

2022 Avg (March) 6.5681
2021 Avg (March) 5.6567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6174 5.2874 5.4713
February 6.1601 5.4686 5.6128
March 6.9635 6.1068 6.5681
April 6.4215 5.3137 5.7972
May 5.3163 5.0381 5.1222
June 5.2285 4.8794 5.0297
July 4.9224 4.6421 4.7975
August 5.0974 4.7087 4.8998
September 4.7923 4.4343 4.6167
October 4.6107 4.4343 4.5186
November 4.9667 4.5353 4.8179
December 5.0591 4.8050 4.9258