YEARLY HIGH
575.9365 SOS
YEARLY LOW
29.9889 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.3109 SOS

2026 ZMW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 575.9365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 29.9889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 545.9476 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 570.7603 to the December average rate of 30.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 575.9365 was down 4.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 601.5000, 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 2,879,682 SOS
2025 Average 2,856,981 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 149,944 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,729,737.85 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

624.8176
-23.7492
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to SOS 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 378.1624, compared to 30.7567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 347.4057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.1624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.7567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 543.7993 SOS (High: 573.9217 / Low: 30.1224). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4332 SOS (High: 30.4221 / Low: 29.9889).

April Spread (Volatile) ±543.7993
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4332

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 463.3114 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -463.3114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 570.7603) against the same month in 2025 (average: 571.5962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8360 (-0.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 570.7603
2025 Avg (January) 571.5962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 575.9365 566.0901 570.7603
February 575.1548 568.7549 570.4852
March 572.9574 567.4225 570.7704
April 573.9217 30.1224 494.0722
May 30.9713 30.2609 30.7608
June 33.0346 31.0907 32.1253
July 31.7479 30.5622 31.2153
August 30.4221 29.9889 30.2981