2026 ZAR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.0229 KZT

YEARLY LOW

27.5621 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.4940 KZT

2026 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 32.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 27.5621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4608 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.1448 to the December average rate of 28.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 32.0229 was up 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.8549, 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 1,601,145 KZT

2025 Average 1,459,723 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,378,107 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223,038.05 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.4237

28.0759

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 29.7667, compared to 28.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.9684 KZT (High: 31.0011 / Low: 28.0327). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2173 KZT (High: 28.7498 / Low: 28.5325).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.9684

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.8960 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 31.1448) against the same month in 2025 (average: 28.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1176 (+11.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 31.1448

2025 Avg (January) 28.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.0229	30.6293	31.1448
February	31.5567	30.3077	30.9650
March	31.0011	28.0327	29.0690
April	29.0877	27.5621	28.3548
May	30.0249	27.7230	29.4013
June	30.2359	28.5870	29.6655
July	29.3368	27.8314	28.6913
August	28.7498	28.5325	28.6600