ZWL to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZWL/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
19.7830 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
0.0502 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
15.5515 ZAR

10-Year ZWL to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZWL to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 19.7830. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on June 15, 2026, dropping to a support floor of 0.0502.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 19.7328 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 13.9256 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 10.2411 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -26.46%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 16.7685, showing a variance of 2.4168 points compared to the older 5-year average of 14.3517.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 ZWL over the decade:

Decade Peak High 98,915 ZAR
10-Year Average 77,757 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 251 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 98,663.76 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

21.6933
-1.9171
201620182020202220242026

ZWL to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 14.3517, compared to 16.7685 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 2.4168 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 14.3517
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 16.7685

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2026, with a trading range of 17.1535 ZAR (High: 17.2038 / Low: 0.0502). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 1.3683 ZAR (High: 14.6463 / Low: 13.2781).

2026 Spread (Volatile) ±17.1535
2016 Spread (Stable) ±1.3683

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2025 and 2026, when the average rate fell by 7.6427 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -7.6427

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 13.9256) against the newest annual average (2026: 10.2411), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6846 (-26.46%).

2016 Baseline Avg 13.9256
2026 Current Avg 10.2411

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 0.0519
2026-07-28 0.0521
2026-07-27 0.0520
2026-07-26 0.0522
2026-07-25 0.0523
2026-07-24 0.0523
2026-07-23 0.0515
2026-07-22 0.0511
2026-07-21 0.0511
2026-07-20 0.0513
2026-07-19 0.0505
2026-07-18 0.0511
2026-07-17 0.0512
2026-07-16 0.0509
2026-07-15 0.0508
2026-07-14 0.0510
2026-07-13 0.0509
2026-07-12 0.0507
2026-07-11 0.0506
2026-07-10 0.0506
2026-07-09 0.0508
2026-07-08 0.0508
2026-07-07 0.0505
2026-07-06 0.0504
2026-07-05 0.0504
2026-07-04 0.0504
2026-07-03 0.0504
2026-07-02 0.0507
2026-07-01 0.0510
2026-06-30 0.0510
2026-06-29 0.0511

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