YEARLY HIGH
499.1350 CRC
YEARLY LOW
23.9745 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.3664 CRC

2026 ZMW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 499.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 23.9745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 475.1605 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.8494 to the December average rate of 24.1609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 499.1350 was down 2.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 514.4111, 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 2,495,675 CRC
2025 Average 2,518,833 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 119,872 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,375,802.37 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

541.9182
-22.9079
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to CRC 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 316.3204, compared to 24.5045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 291.8159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.3204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.5045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 441.4227 CRC (High: 465.3972 / Low: 23.9745). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0664 CRC (High: 24.1785 / Low: 24.1121).

April Spread (Volatile) ±441.4227
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0664

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 373.8101 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -373.8101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 486.1082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 507.1113), the exchange rate shifted by -21.0031 (-4.14%).

2026 Avg (February) 486.1082
2025 Avg (February) 507.1113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 497.9661 487.1971 494.8494
February 499.1350 471.6263 486.1082
March 476.0734 462.8642 468.7490
April 465.3972 23.9745 398.1994
May 24.5083 24.0993 24.3893
June 26.5035 24.5915 25.6271
July 25.2889 24.3454 24.8480
August 24.1785 24.1121 24.1609