2018 ZAR to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.9580 KPW

YEARLY LOW

58.3825 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.4322 KPW

2018 ZAR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 77.9580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 58.3825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.5755 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8476 to the December average rate of 62.9993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.9580 was up 6.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.3652, 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 3,897,899 KPW

2017 Average 3,385,174 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 2,919,123 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 978,776.51 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.6623

59.6140

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KPW 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 73.3206, compared to 63.5438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.3206

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.5438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.8555 KPW (High: 68.0655 / Low: 61.2100). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4569 KPW (High: 77.3136 / Low: 74.8566).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.8555

March Spread (Stable) ±2.4569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.0841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 76.1582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.3193), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8389 (+11.47%).

2018 Avg (February) 76.1582

2017 Avg (February) 68.3193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.9142	72.3025	73.8476
February	77.9580	74.0653	76.1582
March	77.3136	74.8566	75.9911
April	76.0712	72.3102	74.3765
May	73.5107	70.4705	71.8171
June	71.5890	64.8972	67.7330
July	68.6430	65.0371	67.2411
August	68.0655	61.2100	64.1160
September	63.7556	58.3825	61.1180
October	63.4692	60.5425	61.8942
November	65.8462	62.2102	63.8940
December	65.6919	61.4834	62.9993