# ZMW to USD exchange rate

1 ZMW = 0.0490908 USD, and 1 USD = 20.3704 ZMW, from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC.

- From: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
- To: US Dollar (USD)
- Rate: 0.04909083769
- Inverse rate: 20.3704
- Edition time: 2026-11-05T00:00:01.000Z
- Next edition: 2026-11-06T00:00:01.000Z

This is the daily reference rate. Plans get updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

## ZMW to USD

| Amount in ZMW | Converted to USD |
| --- | --- |
| 1 ZMW | 0.0490908 USD |
| 5 ZMW | 0.245454 USD |
| 10 ZMW | 0.490908 USD |
| 25 ZMW | 1.23 USD |
| 50 ZMW | 2.45 USD |
| 100 ZMW | 4.91 USD |
| 250 ZMW | 12.27 USD |
| 500 ZMW | 24.55 USD |
| 1,000 ZMW | 49.09 USD |
| 5,000 ZMW | 245.45 USD |
| 10,000 ZMW | 490.91 USD |

## USD to ZMW

| Amount in USD | Converted to ZMW |
| --- | --- |
| 1 USD | 20.37 ZMW |
| 5 USD | 101.85 ZMW |
| 10 USD | 203.7 ZMW |
| 25 USD | 509.26 ZMW |
| 50 USD | 1,018.52 ZMW |
| 100 USD | 2,037.04 ZMW |
| 250 USD | 5,092.6 ZMW |
| 500 USD | 10,185.2 ZMW |
| 1,000 USD | 20,370.4 ZMW |
| 5,000 USD | 101,852 ZMW |
| 10,000 USD | 203,704 ZMW |

## ZMW to USD history

Daily closing rates for 1 ZMW in USD.

- 30-day change: -0.97%
- 1-year high: 0.0495697 on 2026-10-29
- 1-year low: 0.0490908 on 2026-11-05

| Date | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-05 | 0.0490908 |
| 2026-11-04 | 0.0493505 |
| 2026-11-03 | 0.0493808 |
| 2026-11-02 | 0.049456 |
| 2026-11-01 | 0.0493703 |
| 2026-10-31 | 0.0493881 |
| 2026-10-30 | 0.049323 |
| 2026-10-29 | 0.0495697 |

Every daily rate back to 1999 is available from `/timeseries`; the free plan covers the last 30 days. [Get a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/timeseries?start=2026-10-29&end=2026-11-05&base=ZMW&symbols=USD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Get ZMW to USD from the API

Convert an amount or read the rate alone with a bearer key. Plans with faster editions can also push rates to you with [webhooks](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#webhooks) or stream them over a [WebSocket](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/docs#streaming). [Sign up for a free API key](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/auth/login).

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/convert?from=ZMW&to=USD&amount=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

```shell
curl "https://api.currencyexchangerate-api.com/api/v1/latest?base=ZMW&symbols=USD" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXCHANGE_API_KEY"
```

## Related rates

- [USD to ZMW exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/usd-to-zmw.md)
- [ZMW exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/zmw.md)
- [USD exchange rates](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/currencies/usd.md)
- [ZMW to EUR exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zmw-to-eur.md)
- [ZMW to GBP exchange rate](https://currencyexchangerate-api.com/convert/zmw-to-gbp.md)

## Frequently asked questions

### What was the highest ZMW to USD rate in the last year?

Between Oct 29, 2026 and Nov 5, 2026, the highest daily close was 1 ZMW = 0.0495697 USD on Oct 29, 2026, and the lowest was 0.0490908 USD on Nov 5, 2026. Over that period the rate changed -0.97%.

### What is the ZMW to USD rate today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC, 1 ZMW = 0.0490908 USD, and 1 USD = 20.3704 ZMW. These figures come from the daily edition of the Currency Exchange Rate API.

### How often is the ZMW to USD rate updated?

This page shows the daily reference rate, which is refreshed once a day. The next daily edition is due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Plans with a faster edition can receive updates up to every 5 minutes through the API, webhooks, and the WebSocket stream.

### How do I get the ZMW to USD rate in code?

Call GET /convert?from=ZMW&to=USD&amount=100 with your API key in the Authorization header, or call GET /latest?base=ZMW&symbols=USD to get the rate alone.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes. Start on the free plan; no credit card is required. Move to a plan with a faster edition when you need more frequent updates.