2026 ZMW to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.4498 LRD

YEARLY LOW

9.4857 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

93.6392 LRD

2026 ZMW to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 187.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 9.4857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.9641 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.7369 to the December average rate of 9.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.4498 was down 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 202.1341, 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 937,249 LRD

2025 Average 965,386 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 47,428 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,820.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

203.0353

-8.0017

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to LRD 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 121.6035, compared to 9.7465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 111.8570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.6035

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 174.7438 LRD (High: 184.4275 / Low: 9.6837). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1570 LRD (High: 9.6427 / Low: 9.4857).

April Spread (Volatile) ±174.7438

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1570

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 149.2419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -149.2419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 185.4489) against the same month in 2025 (average: 198.4535), the exchange rate shifted by -13.0046 (-6.55%).

2026 Avg (February) 185.4489

2025 Avg (February) 198.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	185.3121	177.8952	181.7369
February	187.4498	182.9551	185.4489
March	183.7535	182.4121	183.2234
April	184.4275	9.6837	159.1046
May	9.9284	9.7447	9.8627
June	10.5204	9.9659	10.2443
July	10.0839	9.6865	9.9083
August	9.6427	9.4857	9.5847