2026 ZWL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

160.2990 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.4873 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

101.3561 JPY

2026 ZWL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 160.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.4873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 159.8117 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.7328 to the December average rate of 0.4973, 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 160.2990 was up 1.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 158.2250, 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 801,495 JPY

2025 Average 748,230 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,436 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 799,058.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

174.6225

-15.3362

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZWL to JPY 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 101.3561, 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 101.3561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.3561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 159.2824 JPY (High: 159.7774 / Low: 0.4950). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 JPY (High: 0.4983 / Low: 0.4953).

April Spread (Volatile) ±159.2824

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 136.0412 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -136.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 158.7926) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.1617), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6310 (+6.46%).

2026 Avg (March) 158.7926

2025 Avg (March) 149.1617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	159.1988	152.4965	156.7328
February	157.2677	152.6950	155.0856
March	160.2990	156.6355	158.7926
April	159.7774	0.4950	136.5348
May	0.4954	0.4873	0.4937
June	0.4983	0.4953	0.4973