YEARLY HIGH
5.2774 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.4041 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8899 KGS

2025 ZAR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.2774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 4.4041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8733 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6598 to the December average rate of 5.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 5.2774 was up 5.94% compared to the 2024 peak of 4.9814, 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 263,869 KGS
2024 Average 237,738 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 220,203 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,665.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

5.2580
4.5458
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 4.7455, compared to 5.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.3130 KGS (High: 4.7171 / Low: 4.4041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1010 KGS (High: 5.0976 / Low: 4.9967).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3130
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1474 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 5.1987) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.7657), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4330 (+9.09%).

2025 Avg (December) 5.1987
2024 Avg (December) 4.7657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7506 4.5501 4.6598
February 4.7698 4.5981 4.7297
March 4.8311 4.6762 4.7526
April 4.7171 4.4041 4.6052
May 4.9150 4.7128 4.8300
June 4.9420 4.8389 4.8961
July 4.9928 4.8004 4.9211
August 5.0141 4.8260 4.9385
September 5.0716 4.9244 5.0165
October 5.0976 4.9967 5.0559
November 5.1292 4.9936 5.0744
December 5.2774 5.1094 5.1987