The USD/ZMW exchange rate rose to 18.1300 on June 30, 2026, up 0.14% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Zambian Kwacha has strengthened 0.78%, and is up by 24.43% over the last 12 months.

Historically, the USDZMW reached an all time high of 29.10 in March of 2025. Zambian Kwacha - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on June 30 of 2026.

The Zambian Kwacha is expected to trade at 18.01 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 16.99 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
USDZMW 18.1300 0.0260 0.14% -24.43% Jun/30
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Zambia Inflation Rate 6.50 6.60 percent Jun 2026
United States Inflation Rate 4.20 3.80 percent May 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jun 2026
Zambia Interest Rate 13.25 13.50 percent May 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.30 percent May 2026
Zambia Unemployment Rate 12.90 12.00 percent Dec 2024

Zambian Kwacha
The USDZMK spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency is currently worth in terms of the other. While the USDZMK spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the USDZMK forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
18.13 18.10 29.10 5.30 1992 - 2026 Daily

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