YEARLY HIGH
0.0829 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0403 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0460 MZN

2020 LBP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0413 to the December average rate of 0.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0829 was up 90.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 415 MZN
2019 Average 207 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 202 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.98 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.0405
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LBP 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 0.0440, compared to 0.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0366 MZN (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0463). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MZN (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0477).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0477) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+16.09%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0477
2019 Avg (July) 0.0411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0422 0.0403 0.0413
February 0.0432 0.0421 0.0426
March 0.0720 0.0432 0.0446
April 0.0448 0.0438 0.0444
May 0.0459 0.0449 0.0453
June 0.0465 0.0418 0.0460
July 0.0829 0.0463 0.0477
August 0.0474 0.0467 0.0471
September 0.0477 0.0471 0.0475
October 0.0483 0.0477 0.0480
November 0.0491 0.0483 0.0486
December 0.0496 0.0486 0.0492