Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG)

M2 money supply, indexed to 2001 = 100

Every line goes up — that’s the point. Angle of attack tells the story.

All series matched through 2023; some central-bank sources lag a year or two.

Linear scale

USDEURJPYGBPCNYCHFCADAUDINRBRLZWL

ZWL highlighted against the top 10 reserve currencies — M2 broad money, indexed to 2001 = 100. ZWL series: IMF IFS via DBnomics, as of 2023. Log scale on by default — this line dwarfs the majors on a linear axis.

Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) M2 money supply

Broad money in ZWL (cash + deposits + close substitutes), annual back to ~1960 via World Bank FM.LBL.BMNY.CN. Log scale auto-engages for hyperinflation outliers.

136 data points · monthly granularityLog scale

Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) inflation history

Annual CPI YoY since 2010 — World Bank consumer price index for Zimbabwe. Inflation volatility is one of three inputs into the Money2069 sound-money score.

Frequently asked questions

Who issues the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG)?+

The Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) (ZWL) is issued by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. As the monetary authority for Zimbabwe, it sets policy interest rates, manages foreign reserves, and controls the money supply.

What is the inflation rate of the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG)?+

Latest available consumer price inflation for the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG): 104.71% YoY (2022). Source: World Bank annual series (FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG). Daily-refreshed historical chart on this page.

Has the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) been debased?+

Every fiat currency loses purchasing power over time as central banks expand the money supply. M2 has grown by approximately 486389% over the past decade. Combined with cumulative inflation, this is the gap between ZWL as accounting unit and ZWL as a store of value.

Is the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) sound money?+

On the Money2069 0–100 sound-money scale, the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) currently scores 0.0. The score weights inflation volatility, 10-year money-supply growth, and 1-year FX stability. Higher = closer to sound. No fiat scores 100 because no fiat has zero issuance.

How does the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) compare to gold or the US dollar?+

Use the table on the listing page to sort all 138 tracked currencies by inflation, 10-year M2 change, or M69 score. Pegged currencies (USD-pegged dirham, riyal, etc.) inherit the dollar's debasement profile; floating currencies tell their own story.

How often is this data updated?+

We pull fresh exchange rates daily from Frankfurter (ECB-sourced), with Exchange Rate API covering currencies the ECB doesn't quote, and refresh the inflation series from the World Bank. The page is statically rendered with 24-hour ISR. Source data is publicly accessible via our /api/v1/currencies endpoints.

Compare with