YEARLY HIGH
8.4532 MZN
YEARLY LOW
6.3956 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3283 MZN

2020 MAD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 8.4532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.3956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0576 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5105 to the December average rate of 8.2932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.4532 was up 22.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,266 MZN
2019 Average 32,528 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 31,978 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,288.06 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.4715
6.3322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 6.7991, compared to 7.8576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4425 MZN (High: 8.4532 / Low: 8.0107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 MZN (High: 7.8571 / Low: 7.7579).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4425
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1850 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 8.2932) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5595), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7337 (+26.43%).

2020 Avg (December) 8.2932
2019 Avg (December) 6.5595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6432 6.3956 6.5105
February 6.8039 6.5821 6.6594
March 6.9609 6.6026 6.8221
April 6.8594 6.4946 6.6371
May 7.0912 6.8500 6.9568
June 7.2809 7.0986 7.2086
July 7.6019 7.2178 7.3749
August 7.8256 7.5783 7.7105
September 7.8571 7.7579 7.7984
October 7.9922 7.8232 7.8986
November 8.1719 7.9143 8.0698
December 8.4532 8.0107 8.2932