YEARLY HIGH
0.4555 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3216 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3959 MZN

2021 LRD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LRD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.3216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1340 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4454 to the December average rate of 0.4479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4555 was down 4.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,278 MZN
2020 Average 1,825 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,608 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.77 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4583
0.3339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.3927, compared to 0.3992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0668 MZN (High: 0.3884 / Low: 0.3216). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MZN (High: 0.3713 / Low: 0.3707).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0717 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0717

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.4454) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1187 (+36.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.4454
2020 Avg (January) 0.3267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4555 0.4395 0.4454
February 0.4397 0.4317 0.4356
March 0.4307 0.3966 0.4190
April 0.3884 0.3216 0.3474
May 0.3552 0.3344 0.3443
June 0.3699 0.3565 0.3648
July 0.3710 0.3698 0.3705
August 0.3713 0.3707 0.3709
September 0.3733 0.3711 0.3721
October 0.4218 0.3730 0.3926
November 0.4496 0.4253 0.4410
December 0.4534 0.4399 0.4479