YEARLY HIGH
2986.2890 BIF
YEARLY LOW
156.9414 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1706.4029 BIF

2026 ZMW to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZMW to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2986.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 156.9414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2829.3477 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2959.5873 to the December average rate of 165.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -94.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2986.2890 was down 0.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 3006.6479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,931,445 BIF
2025 Average 14,786,344 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 784,707 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,146,738.41 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3242.0049
-119.9202
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZMW to BIF 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 1963.2746, compared to 165.1728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1798.1018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1963.2746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.1728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2828.8930 BIF (High: 2985.8344 / Low: 156.9414). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 BIF (High: 165.2091 / Low: 165.1365).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2828.8930
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

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 2408.8467 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2408.8467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2961.8445) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2954.6343), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2101 (+0.24%).

2026 Avg (February) 2961.8445
2025 Avg (February) 2954.6343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2965.2114 2938.8473 2959.5873
February 2986.2890 2950.5716 2961.8445
March 2979.0320 2866.3138 2961.3009
April 2985.8344 156.9414 2569.0869
May 161.3216 157.7172 160.2402
June 172.6463 161.6570 167.5877
July 165.2091 165.1365 165.1728