YEARLY HIGH
2.3505 ZMW
YEARLY LOW
0.1234 ZMW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2390 ZMW

2026 MOP to ZMW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to ZMW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 2.3505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2271 ZMW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1245 to the December average rate of 2.3266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1768.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.3505 was up 1763.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,753 ZMW
2025 Average 623 ZMW
Yearly Trough Low 617 ZMW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,135.71 ZMW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5469
-0.0961
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to ZMW 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 0.8865, compared to 2.2965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.2271 ZMW (High: 2.3505 / Low: 0.1235). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ZMW (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1243).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2271
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.4412) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3161 (+252.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.4412
2025 Avg (April) 0.1251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1255 0.1243 0.1245
February 0.1246 0.1234 0.1243
March 0.1248 0.1236 0.1241
April 2.3505 0.1235 0.4412
May 2.3379 2.2855 2.3012
June 2.2778 2.1432 2.2039
July 2.3133 2.2293 2.2664
August 2.3300 2.3253 2.3266