YEARLY HIGH
10.9200 MZN
YEARLY LOW
8.0169 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5017 MZN

2021 BOB to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 10.9200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 8.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9032 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8768 to the December average rate of 9.2561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.9200 was up 0.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.9086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 54,600 MZN
2020 Average 50,296 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 40,084 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,515.93 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.1106
8.3408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7638, compared to 9.2396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.7096 MZN (High: 9.7265 / Low: 8.0169). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 MZN (High: 9.2640 / Low: 9.2339).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.7096
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8459 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 10.8768) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8312 (+20.24%).

2021 Avg (January) 10.8768
2020 Avg (January) 9.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9200 10.8121 10.8768
February 10.9089 10.8463 10.8798
March 10.8416 9.9385 10.5313
April 9.7265 8.0169 8.6853
May 8.8283 8.2927 8.5716
June 9.1789 8.8425 9.0381
July 9.2374 9.1854 9.2101
August 9.2533 9.1838 9.2259
September 9.2640 9.2339 9.2445
October 9.2655 9.2318 9.2477
November 9.2724 9.2270 9.2531
December 9.3135 9.1952 9.2561