The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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ZMW to USD Market Data
Zambian kwacha (ZMW) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 ZMW = 0.042158 USD
1d+0.4%▲
ZMW to USD is at 7-day highs near 0.042137, 1.1% below its 3-month average of 0.042589, having traded in a fairly volatile 9.4% range from 0.040574 to 0.044400
Is the ZMW to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Zambian kwacha against the US dollar is to review how the ZMW/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the ZMW to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
ZMW/USD
Period
31 Aug 2025
0.0425
2 Week
16 Jun 2025
0.0413
3 Month
14 Sep 2024
0.0380
1 Year
15 Sep 2020
0.0501
5 Year
17 Sep 2015
0.1001
10 Year
ZMW/USD historic rates
ZMW to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Zambian kwacha are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different ZMW amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for ZMW to USD?
The best ZMW to USD exchange rate is 0.0415 from WorldRemit. This is -1.6% compared to the mid-market rate 0.042158.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Zambian kwacha (ZMW) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Kwacha to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest ZMW-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do ZMW-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the full
ZMW to USD - Send Money comparison table the provider with the best ZMW to USD exchange rate is WorldRemit at 0.0415, -1.6% from the latest mid-market rate 0.042158.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.