YEARLY HIGH
6.9653 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.3642 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5709 BOB

2026 ZMW to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.9653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.3642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6011 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9157 to the December average rate of 0.6348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -90.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9653 was down 0.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.0191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,826 BOB
2025 Average 34,564 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,821 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,005.47 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.5700
-0.2823
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to BOB 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 4.5786, compared to 0.5476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.5746 BOB (High: 6.9388 / Low: 0.3642). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 BOB (High: 0.3746 / Low: 0.3663).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.5746
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.6015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 6.9091) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.9179), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 6.9091
2025 Avg (February) 6.9179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9412 6.8572 6.9157
February 6.9653 6.8891 6.9091
March 6.9425 6.8734 6.9129
April 6.9388 0.3642 5.9736
May 0.3746 0.3663 0.3721
June 0.3994 0.3759 0.3887
July 0.6323 0.3754 0.4605
August 0.6413 0.6309 0.6348