YEARLY HIGH
4.6629 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.7988 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3364 MZN

2019 LSL to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 4.6629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 3.7988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8640 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4385 to the December average rate of 4.3788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.6629 was down 12.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,314 MZN
2018 Average 22,917 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 18,994 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,320.19 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.6148
3.9712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.4304, compared to 4.2425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.5176 MZN (High: 4.3164 / Low: 3.7988). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1236 MZN (High: 4.4338 / Low: 4.3102).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5176
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1236

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 0.3961 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 4.5313) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.1496), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6183 (-12.01%).

2019 Avg (February) 4.5313
2018 Avg (February) 5.1496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6378 4.2333 4.4385
February 4.6629 4.4140 4.5313
March 4.4747 4.3363 4.3858
April 4.6242 4.4844 4.5612
May 4.5139 4.2494 4.4038
June 4.4008 4.1310 4.2615
July 4.4830 4.3209 4.4209
August 4.3164 3.7988 4.0248
September 4.2263 4.0292 4.1570
October 4.3163 4.0590 4.1823
November 4.3862 4.1595 4.2915
December 4.4338 4.3102 4.3788