2026 ZWL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.1567 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0249 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.9019 SBD

2026 ZWL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1318 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1195 to the December average rate of 0.0251, 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 8.1567 was down 3.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.4752, 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 40,784 SBD

2025 Average 41,545 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 125 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,659.11 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.9290

-0.7845

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL to SBD 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 5.1942, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 8.0332 SBD (High: 8.0581 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SBD (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0251).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.0332

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 6.8731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.1195) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.4345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3149 (-3.73%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.1195

2025 Avg (January) 8.4345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.1567	8.0516	8.1195
February	8.0581	8.0419	8.0504
March	8.0517	8.0420	8.0472
April	8.0581	0.0249	6.8981
May	0.0250	0.0249	0.0250
June	0.0250	0.0249	0.0250
July	0.0251	0.0250	0.0251
August	0.0251	0.0251	0.0251