YEARLY HIGH
2611.2200 TZS
YEARLY LOW
137.1908 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1313.3288 TZS

2026 ZMW to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2611.2200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 137.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2474.0292 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2518.4066 to the December average rate of 140.4167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2611.2200 was down 3.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 2700.8919, 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 13,056,100 TZS
2025 Average 12,802,439 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 685,954 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,370,145.99 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2829.4066
-104.0369
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to TZS 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 1703.7237, compared to 142.1442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1561.5795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1703.7237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.1442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2474.0292 TZS (High: 2611.2200 / Low: 137.1908). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8245 TZS (High: 141.0700 / Low: 139.2455).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2474.0292
August Spread (Stable) ±1.8245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2107.3165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2107.3165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 2248.5278) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2680.0180), the exchange rate shifted by -431.4902 (-16.10%).

2026 Avg (April) 2248.5278
2025 Avg (April) 2680.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2575.0000 2470.0000 2518.4066
February 2609.1063 2556.1620 2581.7454
March 2609.8460 2550.0000 2584.9529
April 2611.2200 137.1908 2248.5278
May 142.5527 138.0555 141.2113
June 151.4650 142.7757 147.4983
July 145.9993 140.8415 143.8716
August 141.0700 139.2455 140.4167