2026 ZWL to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.2094 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0503 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.9334 LSL

2026 ZWL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1591 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3185 to the December average rate of 0.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.2094 was down 12.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7054, 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 86,047 LSL

2025 Average 89,416 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 251 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,795.62 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3981

-1.6171

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL to LSL 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 10.5608, compared to 0.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16.9258 LSL (High: 16.9770 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LSL (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0512).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.9258

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 14.1628 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.7302) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2526), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5224 (-8.34%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.7302

2025 Avg (March) 18.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.5654	15.7757	16.3185
February	16.1289	15.8839	16.0009
March	17.2094	15.8869	16.7302
April	16.9770	0.0513	14.2136
May	0.0517	0.0504	0.0508
June	0.0515	0.0503	0.0508
July	0.0522	0.0504	0.0510
August	0.0512	0.0512	0.0512