YEARLY HIGH
19.8952 ZWL
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 ZWL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1919 ZWL

2026 LSL to ZWL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to ZWL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 19.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8371 ZWL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0613 to the December average rate of 19.5646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31820.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.8952 was up 32857.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,476 ZWL
2025 Average 280 ZWL
Yearly Trough Low 291 ZWL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,185.69 ZWL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.6444
-1.9024
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 7.0629, compared to 19.5791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 19.4436 ZWL (High: 19.5025 / Low: 0.0589). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ZWL (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0620).

April Spread (Volatile) ±19.4436
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0871 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 19.6807) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0560), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6246 (+35034.13%).

2026 Avg (June) 19.6807
2025 Avg (June) 0.0560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0634 0.0604 0.0613
February 0.0630 0.0620 0.0625
March 0.0629 0.0581 0.0598
April 19.5025 0.0589 2.8309
May 19.8224 19.3277 19.6822
June 19.8952 19.4255 19.6807
July 19.8509 19.1617 19.5936
August 19.6969 19.5171 19.5646