YEARLY HIGH
9.3341 CRC
YEARLY LOW
8.0688 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4318 CRC

2020 MZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.3341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 8.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2653 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0879 to the December average rate of 8.1271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.3341 was down 5.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.9006, 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 46,670 CRC
2019 Average 46,926 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 40,344 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,326.37 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.1840
8.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to CRC 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 8.5997, compared to 8.2640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.4683 CRC (High: 9.3341 / Low: 8.8658). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 CRC (High: 8.3590 / Low: 8.2791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4683
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2540 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.0879) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7052 (-7.20%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.0879
2019 Avg (January) 9.7931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3341 8.8658 9.0879
February 9.0167 8.7057 8.8339
March 8.7443 8.4616 8.6357
April 8.6795 8.3313 8.4798
May 8.3908 8.2002 8.3005
June 8.3409 8.1663 8.2603
July 8.3098 8.2131 8.2655
August 8.3879 8.2414 8.3240
September 8.3590 8.2791 8.3080
October 8.3351 8.2436 8.2984
November 8.3610 8.1021 8.2609
December 8.1577 8.0688 8.1271