YEARLY HIGH
0.4400 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4134 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4178 MZN

2022 LRD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LRD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4274 to the December average rate of 0.4143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4400 was down 3.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4555, 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 2,200 MZN
2021 Average 1,979 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,067 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.82 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4288
0.4130
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 0.4198, compared to 0.4158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0214 MZN (High: 0.4400 / Low: 0.4186). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MZN (High: 0.4163 / Low: 0.4153).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0214
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.4274) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-4.04%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.4274
2021 Avg (January) 0.4454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4400 0.4186 0.4274
February 0.4182 0.4139 0.4154
March 0.4180 0.4138 0.4156
April 0.4212 0.4181 0.4194
May 0.4243 0.4160 0.4208
June 0.4207 0.4187 0.4201
July 0.4190 0.4163 0.4186
August 0.4163 0.4142 0.4158
September 0.4204 0.4139 0.4152
October 0.4163 0.4153 0.4157
November 0.4159 0.4145 0.4151
December 0.4149 0.4134 0.4143