YEARLY HIGH
9.2677 CRC
YEARLY LOW
8.1313 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4807 CRC

2023 MZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.2677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 8.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1364 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9967 to the December average rate of 8.2218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.2677 was down 14.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.8297, 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 46,338 CRC
2022 Average 50,514 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 40,657 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,681.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.0742
8.1443
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 8.6055, compared to 8.3559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.6175 CRC (High: 9.2677 / Low: 8.6502). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0965 CRC (High: 8.4997 / Low: 8.4032).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6175
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.9967) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.0061), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0094 (-10.09%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.9967
2022 Avg (January) 10.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2677 8.6502 8.9967
February 9.1045 8.6306 8.8438
March 8.7514 8.3789 8.5408
April 8.4948 8.3030 8.3853
May 8.5047 8.3431 8.4148
June 8.4997 8.4032 8.4516
July 8.5895 8.3969 8.4691
August 8.5566 8.3327 8.4287
September 8.4473 8.2825 8.3826
October 8.4109 8.2955 8.3284
November 8.3586 8.2395 8.3047
December 8.2906 8.1313 8.2218