2026 PGK to ZMW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3668 ZMW

YEARLY LOW

0.2281 ZMW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2768 ZMW

2026 PGK to ZMW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to ZMW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 4.3668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.2281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1387 ZMW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2338 to the December average rate of 4.2369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1712.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3668 was up 1630.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,834 ZMW

2025 Average 1,207 ZMW

Yearly Trough Low 1,140 ZMW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,693.70 ZMW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6666

-0.1714

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 1.6403, compared to 4.1862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6403

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 4.1387 ZMW (High: 4.3668 / Low: 0.2281). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ZMW (High: 0.2344 / Low: 0.2295).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.1387

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.2036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.8201) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5764 (+236.51%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.8201

2025 Avg (April) 0.2437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2365	0.2301	0.2338
February	0.2344	0.2295	0.2326
March	0.2360	0.2281	0.2318
April	4.3668	0.2281	0.8201
May	4.3490	4.2322	4.2634
June	4.2137	3.9217	4.0598
July	4.2593	4.0454	4.1355
August	4.2836	4.1953	4.2369