2026 AFN to ZWL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.1935 ZWL

YEARLY LOW

0.0151 ZWL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6035 ZWL

2026 AFN to ZWL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to ZWL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 5.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1784 ZWL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 4.8985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31995.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.1935 was up 33786.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,968 ZWL

2025 Average 72 ZWL

Yearly Trough Low 76 ZWL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,892.14 ZWL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.6225

-0.4945

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to ZWL 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 1.8330, compared to 4.9151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8330

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 5.1783 ZWL (High: 5.1935 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZWL (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0151).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.1783

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1572 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.7494) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7355 (+5289.06%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.7494

2025 Avg (April) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0154	0.0151	0.0153
February	0.0161	0.0152	0.0156
March	0.0160	0.0156	0.0159
April	5.1935	0.0153	0.7494
May	5.1520	5.0709	5.1127
June	5.1520	4.9922	5.0890
July	5.0827	4.8162	4.9318
August	4.9428	4.8788	4.8985