YEARLY HIGH
1.7067 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0880 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8536 BAM

2026 ZMW to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.7067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6187 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6678 to the December average rate of 0.0901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7067 was down 11.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9190, 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 8,533 BAM
2025 Average 8,670 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 440 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,093.39 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8507
-0.0700
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to BAM 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 1.1075, compared to 0.0918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.6180 BAM (High: 1.7059 / Low: 0.0880). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BAM (High: 0.0908 / Low: 0.0888).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6180
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3573 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.6907) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1203 (-6.64%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.6907
2025 Avg (March) 1.8110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6852 1.6334 1.6678
February 1.6623 1.6423 1.6532
March 1.7067 1.6547 1.6907
April 1.7059 0.0880 1.4477
May 0.0911 0.0885 0.0904
June 0.0980 0.0914 0.0954
July 0.0952 0.0917 0.0936
August 0.0908 0.0888 0.0901