2026 ZWL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 ZWL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the ZWL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2327.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 7.0476.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2320.4594 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2259.9039 to the December average rate of 7.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2327.5071 was down 20.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 2913.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZWL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
ZWL to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1464.1582, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1464.1582 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2320.2893 CDF (High: 2327.5071 / Low: 7.2178). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0800 CDF (High: 7.1855 / Low: 7.1055).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 1976.1638 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1983.2606) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2897.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -913.9674 (-31.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2318.8445 | 2151.8813 | 2259.9039 |
| February | 2311.8262 | 2118.6315 | 2254.1163 |
| March | 2316.0604 | 2168.3727 | 2273.4246 |
| April | 2327.5071 | 7.2178 | 1983.2606 |
| May | 7.2050 | 7.0476 | 7.0968 |
| June | 7.1855 | 7.1055 | 7.1469 |