Swap Zcash (ZEC) for Avalanche (AVAX)
The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.
Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 06:48
- Payout network
- Avalanche C-Chain
- 24 hours
- +18.76%
One ZEC buys 182.8567 AVAX right now; the other way round, 1 AVAX is 0.00546876 ZEC. Market over 24 hours: ZEC against AVAX plus 18.76%. The week added plus 13.63%.
The weekly corridor ran from 143.6136 to 184.2488 AVAX, a spread of 28.29%.
By market cap Zcash sits 9th ($23.43 B) and Avalanche 30th ($3.33 B).
Who takes the ZEC → AVAX route
- Fuel for Avalanche C-ChainWithout Avalanche nothing moves in Avalanche C-Chain — every transfer and every contract call is paid in it.
- Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Avalanche loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
- A road both waysThe AVAX → ZEC direction is open too, so going back into ZEC takes the same route.
ZEC → AVAX rate and amounts
1 ZEC = 182.8567 AVAX
1 AVAX = 0.00546876 ZEC
Send ZEC — receive AVAX
| ZEC | AVAX | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1.8286 | $13.84 |
| 0.05 | 9.1428 | $69.19 |
| 0.2 | 36.5713 | $276.75 |
| 2 | 365.7134 | $2,767.52 |
| 10 | 1,828.57 | $13,837.60 |
| 50 | 9,142.83 | $69,188.00 |
Need AVAX — send this much ZEC
| AVAX | ZEC | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0.0109375 | $15.13 |
| 10 | 0.0546876 | $75.67 |
| 50 | 0.273438 | $378.37 |
| 500 | 2.7344 | $3,783.73 |
| 2,000 | 10.9375 | $15,134.91 |
| 10,000 | 54.6876 | $75,674.56 |
How the ZEC → AVAX order runs
- Work out the amount in the calculator and press the exchange button.
- Enter a AVAX address in Avalanche C-Chain and a way to reach you.
- Send ZEC in Zcash for exactly the amount stated in the order.
- Once the network confirms your transfer, Avalanche leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending ZEC
- The address network is Avalanche C-Chain. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
- Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Where the ZEC to AVAX rate has been
high 184.2488 AVAXlow 143.6136 AVAX
Sep 10, 2026 06:51Sep 17, 2026 06:51
- 24 hours
- +18.76%
- Week
- +13.63%
- Weekly high
- 184.2488 AVAX
- Weekly low
- 143.6136 AVAX
- Spread
- 28.29%
Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 17, 2026 06:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from
How far ZEC/AVAX travelled, by period
| Period | High | Low | Middle | Net move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 hours | 184.2488 | 154.0535 | 170.8161 | +18.76% |
| Week | 184.2488 | 143.6136 | 155.1719 | +13.63% |
Figures are in AVAX per unit sent, from market data.
The numbers on ZEC and AVAX
- Price
- $1,383.76
- 24 hours
- +22.46%
- Week
- +13.5%
- Market cap
- $23.43 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $2.47 B
- Rank by cap
- #9
- In circulation
- 16.93 M ZEC
- Record price
- $3,191.93
- Price
- $7.52
- 24 hours
- +3.12%
- Week
- −2.8%
- Market cap
- $3.33 B
- 24-hour turnover
- $279.6 M
- Rank by cap
- #30
- In circulation
- 442.85 M AVAX
- Record price
- $144.96
Source: CoinGecko, Sep 17, 2026 06:24.
Zcash against Avalanche
| Zcash (ZEC) | Avalanche (AVAX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticker | ZEC | AVAX |
| Type | coin of its own network | coin of its own network |
| Launched | 2016 | 2020 |
| Built by | Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn | Ava Labs |
| Consensus | Proof of Work (Equihash) | Avalanche (Proof of Stake) |
| Block | ~1.3 min | — |
| Supply cap | 21 M ZEC | 720 M AVAX |
| Privacy | optional | transfers are public |
| In circulation | 16.93 M ZEC | 442.85 M AVAX |
| Market cap | $23.43 B | $3.33 B |
| Rank by cap | #9 | #30 |
Common questions: ZEC → AVAX
What rate does ZEC to AVAX run at?
As of Sep 17, 2026 06:48 it is 1 ZEC = 182.8567 AVAX. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $1,375.08.
What else is taken on top of the rate?
The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ZEC, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.
How long does ZEC to AVAX take?
The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Zcash confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Zcash closes in about 1.3 min.
Which network will AVAX arrive in?
Avalanche leaves in its own Avalanche C-Chain network — a plain AVAX address is all you need.
What if the rate moves while I am paying?
The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
Can a ZEC to AVAX swap be traced?
Transfers in public networks sit in the explorer for anyone to read. Privacy coins close that off: Monero always, Zcash and Dash when a shielded transfer is chosen.
Can I go back, AVAX to ZEC?
Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 AVAX = 0.00551287 ZEC. The link sits right under the calculator.