2026 ZMW to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

282.0082 PKR

YEARLY LOW

14.5695 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.5363 PKR

2026 ZMW to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 282.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 14.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 267.4387 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.8890 to the December average rate of 14.7233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 282.0082 was down 3.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 293.3330, 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 1,410,041 PKR

2025 Average 1,408,079 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 72,847 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,337,193.64 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

306.4056

-11.7933

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to PKR 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 185.0637, compared to 14.9539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 170.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.0637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 265.6314 PKR (High: 280.3218 / Low: 14.6904). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2169 PKR (High: 14.7864 / Low: 14.5695).

April Spread (Volatile) ±265.6314

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2169

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 226.1965 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -226.1965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 279.4571) against the same month in 2025 (average: 279.4535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.00%).

2026 Avg (February) 279.4571

2025 Avg (February) 279.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.6880	277.6475	279.8890
February	282.0082	278.7156	279.4571
March	280.4395	278.1556	279.2022
April	280.3218	14.6904	241.1940
May	15.1011	14.7741	14.9975
June	16.0855	15.1496	15.6426
July	15.4416	14.8432	15.1845
August	14.7864	14.5695	14.7233