YEARLY HIGH
2338.1457 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2118.6315 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2281.6170 CDF

2026 ZMK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2338.1457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2118.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.5142 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2259.9039 to the December average rate of 2301.8277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2338.1457 was down 19.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 2913.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,690,728 CDF
2025 Average 13,627,561 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 10,593,157 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,097,570.98 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2321.3798
2248.0015
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZMK to CDF 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 2281.6170, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2281.6170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2281.6170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 193.1947 CDF (High: 2311.8262 / Low: 2118.6315). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 25.7478 CDF (High: 2313.7225 / Low: 2287.9747).

February Spread (Volatile) ±193.1947
June Spread (Stable) ±25.7478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 30.1004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.1004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2315.2649) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2897.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -581.9631 (-20.09%).

2026 Avg (April) 2315.2649
2025 Avg (April) 2897.2280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2318.8445 2151.8813 2259.9039
February 2311.8262 2118.6315 2254.1163
March 2316.0604 2168.3727 2273.4246
April 2338.1457 2300.0000 2315.2649
May 2320.0000 2269.3367 2285.1645
June 2313.7225 2287.9747 2301.8277