YEARLY HIGH
24.0010 ZWL
YEARLY LOW
0.0715 ZWL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3443 ZWL

2026 BWP to ZWL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to ZWL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 24.0010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9295 ZWL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0749 to the December average rate of 23.6865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31534.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.0010 was up 31436.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,005 ZWL
2025 Average 368 ZWL
Yearly Trough Low 357 ZWL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,647.74 ZWL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

26.3501
-2.3151
JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 8.5798, compared to 23.6377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 23.7991 ZWL (High: 23.8717 / Low: 0.0725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZWL (High: 23.6865 / Low: 23.6865).

April Spread (Volatile) ±23.7991
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 23.9614) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0739), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8875 (+32342.76%).

2026 Avg (May) 23.9614
2025 Avg (May) 0.0739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0767 0.0715 0.0749
February 0.0763 0.0724 0.0758
March 0.0761 0.0724 0.0737
April 23.8717 0.0725 3.4691
May 24.0010 23.8840 23.9614
June 23.9960 23.5951 23.8241
July 23.8669 22.5120 23.5889
August 23.6865 23.6865 23.6865