YEARLY HIGH
17.2095 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0503 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9324 NAD

2026 ZWL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 17.2095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1592 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3152 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 17.2095 was down 12.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.7062, 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 NAD
2025 Average 89,433 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 251 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,796.01 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.3921
-1.6166
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL to NAD 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 10.5595, 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 10.5084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 16.9259 NAD (High: 16.9772 / Low: 0.0513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NAD (High: 0.0512 / Low: 0.0512).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.9259
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 14.1588 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 16.7247) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.2551), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5304 (-8.38%).

2026 Avg (March) 16.7247
2025 Avg (March) 18.2551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5653 15.7757 16.3152
February 16.1289 15.8508 16.0058
March 17.2095 15.8915 16.7247
April 16.9772 0.0513 14.2096
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