YEARLY HIGH
1.3498 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.9623 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1343 BTN

2021 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1.3498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.9623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3875 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9755 to the December average rate of 1.1791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.3498 was up 15.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.1669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,749 BTN
2020 Average 5,347 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,812 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,937.45 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2758
0.9388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BTN 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 1.1009, compared to 1.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.2578 BTN (High: 1.3498 / Low: 1.0920). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 BTN (High: 1.1757 / Low: 1.1671).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2578
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 1.2477) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1155 (+10.20%).

2021 Avg (April) 1.2477
2020 Avg (April) 1.1323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9838 0.9675 0.9755
February 0.9768 0.9623 0.9669
March 1.0684 0.9754 1.0000
April 1.3498 1.0920 1.2477
May 1.2942 1.1897 1.2384
June 1.1932 1.1692 1.1766
July 1.1757 1.1671 1.1713
August 1.1697 1.1436 1.1646
September 1.1632 1.1448 1.1523
October 1.1814 1.1619 1.1727
November 1.1764 1.1589 1.1659
December 1.1957 1.1648 1.1791