YEARLY HIGH
95.1115 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.2917 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.3975 BTN

2026 ZWL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 95.1115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.2917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.8197 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.7583 to the December average rate of 0.2951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 95.1115 was up 4.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 90.8614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 475,557 BTN
2025 Average 435,485 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,459 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 474,098.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

101.9485
-8.9469
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL to BTN 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 59.0979, compared to 0.2963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.8016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.0979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 93.8814 BTN (High: 94.1743 / Low: 0.2929). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BTN (High: 0.2952 / Low: 0.2950).

April Spread (Volatile) ±93.8814
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 79.5160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -79.5160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 92.7072) against the same month in 2025 (average: 86.5087), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1985 (+7.17%).

2026 Avg (March) 92.7072
2025 Avg (March) 86.5087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.5426 89.8933 90.7583
February 92.5640 90.3075 90.7198
March 95.1115 90.8422 92.7072
April 94.1743 0.2929 79.8119
May 0.2976 0.2947 0.2959
June 0.2972 0.2917 0.2943
July 0.3000 0.2936 0.2974
August 0.2952 0.2950 0.2951