YEARLY HIGH
6.9973 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3597 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5729 CNY

2026 ZMW to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 6.9973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.3597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6376 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9719 to the December average rate of 0.3829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9973 was down 4.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.3499, 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 34,987 CNY
2025 Average 35,936 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,799 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,187.77 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.6326
-0.2955
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZMW to CNY 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 4.5729, 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 4.5729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.5259 CNY (High: 6.8856 / Low: 0.3597). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 CNY (High: 0.3669 / Low: 0.3619).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.5259
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 5.5492 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 6.9719) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.2950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3230 (-4.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 6.9719
2025 Avg (January) 7.2950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9973 6.9464 6.9719
February 6.9517 6.8413 6.9103
March 6.9125 6.8582 6.8927
April 6.8856 0.3597 5.9144
May 0.3669 0.3619 0.3652
June 0.3917 0.3682 0.3829