2026 ZMW to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 ZMW to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the ZMW to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 157.4413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 8.2506.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 149.1907 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.5907 to the December average rate of 8.5123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 157.4413 was up 0.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 156.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
ZMW to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 103.2531, compared to 8.6497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 94.6034 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 149.1403 ETB (High: 157.3909 / Low: 8.2506). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0910 ETB (High: 8.5579 / Low: 8.4669).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 126.6921 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 155.8450) against the same month in 2025 (average: 130.0850), the exchange rate shifted by +25.7600 (+19.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 156.5499 | 154.5689 | 155.5907 |
| February | 156.5856 | 154.4911 | 155.2578 |
| March | 157.4413 | 154.0838 | 155.8450 |
| April | 157.3909 | 8.2506 | 135.2700 |
| May | 8.6962 | 8.3191 | 8.5778 |
| June | 9.2138 | 8.7009 | 8.9776 |
| July | 8.9199 | 8.5579 | 8.7872 |
| August | 8.5579 | 8.4669 | 8.5123 |