2026 SBD to ZMW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3635 ZMW

YEARLY LOW

0.1226 ZMW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2420 ZMW

2026 SBD to ZMW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to ZMW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 2.3635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2409 ZMW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1232 to the December average rate of 2.3319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1793.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.3635 was up 1822.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,817 ZMW

2025 Average 602 ZMW

Yearly Trough Low 613 ZMW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,204.45 ZMW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.5527

-0.0977

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 0.8894, compared to 2.2998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.2394 ZMW (High: 2.3635 / Low: 0.1241). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ZMW (High: 0.1243 / Low: 0.1242).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2394

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.4432) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3232 (+269.28%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.4432

2025 Avg (April) 0.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1242	0.1226	0.1232
February	0.1243	0.1241	0.1242
March	0.1243	0.1242	0.1243
April	2.3635	0.1241	0.4432
May	2.3463	2.2963	2.3111
June	2.2886	2.1501	2.2103
July	2.3212	2.2339	2.2677
August	2.3601	2.3176	2.3319