YEARLY HIGH
5.1166 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.4240 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7653 KGS

2023 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 5.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 4.4240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6926 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0120 to the December average rate of 4.7937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.1166 was down 26.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.9635, 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 255,832 KGS
2022 Average 258,959 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 221,200 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,631.66 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.0549
4.5395
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 4.7865, compared to 4.7441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.4187 KGS (High: 5.0044 / Low: 4.5857). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1387 KGS (High: 4.7323 / Low: 4.5936).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4187
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 5.0120) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.4713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4593 (-8.39%).

2023 Avg (January) 5.0120
2022 Avg (January) 5.4713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1166 4.8978 5.0120
February 5.0540 4.7451 4.8533
March 4.9158 4.6541 4.7854
April 4.9129 4.7234 4.8162
May 4.7839 4.4240 4.5824
June 4.8156 4.4629 4.6698
July 5.0044 4.5857 4.8190
August 4.8025 4.6008 4.6899
September 4.7323 4.5936 4.6686
October 4.7892 4.5461 4.6824
November 4.9098 4.7091 4.8107
December 4.8693 4.6809 4.7937