YEARLY HIGH
31.8496 KZT
YEARLY LOW
26.5950 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.8894 KZT

2021 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 31.8496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 26.5950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2546 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8476 to the December average rate of 27.5042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 31.8496 was up 10.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 28.8748, 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 1,592,478 KZT
2020 Average 1,262,203 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,329,749 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262,728.82 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

31.0354
27.1832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to KZT 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 29.2138, compared to 28.5650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.1728 KZT (High: 28.7678 / Low: 26.5950). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7830 KZT (High: 27.9474 / Low: 27.1644).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.1728
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2794 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 30.7144) against the same month in 2020 (average: 23.5181), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1963 (+30.60%).

2021 Avg (June) 30.7144
2020 Avg (June) 23.5181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9011 27.0623 27.8476
February 28.8808 27.6137 28.3676
March 28.7831 27.0479 28.0792
April 30.4815 29.0765 29.8178
May 31.2192 29.6013 30.4565
June 31.8496 29.7467 30.7144
July 30.1821 28.6825 29.4349
August 29.6424 27.8871 28.8050
September 30.1474 28.0495 29.2268
October 29.6009 28.0735 28.6435
November 28.7678 26.5950 27.7755
December 27.9474 27.1644 27.5042