YEARLY HIGH
4.0416 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.7160 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8961 MZN

2026 LSL to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 4.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.7160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3257 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9150 to the December average rate of 3.8816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.0416 was up 4.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8580, 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 20,208 MZN
2025 Average 17,892 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 18,580 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,628.26 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0087
3.8042
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.8998, compared to 3.8849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3065 MZN (High: 4.0225 / Low: 3.7160). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 MZN (High: 3.9014 / Low: 3.8731).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3065
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1704 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.9150) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.4078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5073 (+14.89%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.9150
2025 Avg (January) 3.4078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0416 3.8580 3.9150
February 4.0243 3.9525 3.9916
March 4.0225 3.7160 3.8213
April 3.9106 3.7647 3.8592
May 3.9340 3.8355 3.9061
June 3.9485 3.8554 3.9057
July 3.9395 3.8026 3.8881
August 3.9014 3.8731 3.8816