YEARLY HIGH
0.1406 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1013 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1184 MZN

2021 XAF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.1013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1390 to the December average rate of 0.1101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1406 was down 0.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703 MZN
2020 Average 605 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 507 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.31 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1420
0.1063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1238, compared to 0.1129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0203 MZN (High: 0.1216 / Low: 0.1013). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MZN (High: 0.1154 / Low: 0.1141).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1390) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+31.29%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1390
2020 Avg (January) 0.1059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1406 0.1376 0.1390
February 0.1394 0.1372 0.1386
March 0.1377 0.1228 0.1320
April 0.1216 0.1013 0.1093
May 0.1137 0.1054 0.1095
June 0.1158 0.1138 0.1147
July 0.1154 0.1141 0.1146
August 0.1152 0.1134 0.1143
September 0.1155 0.1126 0.1145
October 0.1138 0.1123 0.1129
November 0.1130 0.1090 0.1110
December 0.1107 0.1094 0.1101