2026 ZMW to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2094 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.8585 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.3689 LSL

2026 ZMW to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.8585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.3509 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3185 to the December average rate of 0.8718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2094 was down 12.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7054, 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 86,047 LSL

2025 Average 89,416 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,292 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,754.48 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3160

-0.7141

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to LSL 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 10.8636, compared to 0.8849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.9787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16.1062 LSL (High: 16.9770 / Low: 0.8708). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LSL (High: 0.8829 / Low: 0.8779).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.1062

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 13.4501 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.7302) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2526), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5224 (-8.34%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.7302

2025 Avg (March) 18.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.5654	15.7757	16.3185
February	16.1289	15.8839	16.0009
March	17.2094	15.8869	16.7302
April	16.9770	0.8708	14.3311
May	0.8829	0.8779	0.8810
June	0.9563	0.8836	0.9197
July	0.9096	0.8811	0.8981
August	0.8807	0.8585	0.8718