YEARLY HIGH
0.7592 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0390 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4921 GBP

2026 ZMW to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.7592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7202 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7397 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7592 was down 7.62% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8218, 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 3,796 GBP
2025 Average 3,795 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 195 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,600.97 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8209
-0.0310
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZMW to GBP 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 0.4921, 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 0.4921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7194 GBP (High: 0.7583 / Low: 0.0390). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0390).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7194
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.6042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.7499) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.7752), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0253 (-3.26%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.7499
2025 Avg (March) 0.7752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7473 0.7232 0.7397
February 0.7429 0.7301 0.7365
March 0.7592 0.7448 0.7499
April 0.7583 0.0390 0.6442
May 0.0403 0.0390 0.0400
June 0.0432 0.0404 0.0422