YEARLY HIGH
1.0000 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6440 USD

2026 ZWL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9969 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 0.0031, 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 1.0000 was up 0.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0000, 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 5,000 USD
2025 Average 5,000 USD
Yearly Trough Low 16 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,984.47 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0997
-0.0966
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ZWL to USD 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 0.6440, 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 0.6440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.9969 USD (High: 1.0000 / Low: 0.0031). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0031).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9969
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.8545 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0000) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.00%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0000
2025 Avg (January) 1.0000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
February 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
March 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
April 1.0000 0.0031 0.8576
May 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031
June 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031