2026 ZWL to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1869 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0087 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5016 ILS

2026 ZWL to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.1869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1782 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1444 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1869 was down 16.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8188, 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 15,935 ILS

2025 Average 17,254 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 44 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,891.04 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.4580

-0.3048

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL to ILS 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 1.9989, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 3.1376 ILS (High: 3.1468 / Low: 0.0092). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ILS (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0095).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.1376

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.1444) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.6151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4707 (-13.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.1444

2025 Avg (January) 3.6151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1869	3.0906	3.1444
February	3.1355	3.0639	3.1029
March	3.1654	3.0676	3.1164
April	3.1468	0.0092	2.6119
May	0.0091	0.0087	0.0088
June	0.0093	0.0087	0.0091
July	0.0096	0.0093	0.0094
August	0.0095	0.0095	0.0095