YEARLY HIGH
0.2826 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1949 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2375 LSL

2020 MZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0877 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2295 to the December average rate of 0.2000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2826 was up 7.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2632, 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 1,413 LSL
2019 Average 1,155 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 974 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.35 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2835
0.1924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LSL 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 0.2501, compared to 0.2250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0340 LSL (High: 0.2677 / Low: 0.2337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 LSL (High: 0.2358 / Low: 0.2302).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2759) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0567 (+25.85%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2759
2019 Avg (April) 0.2193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2326 0.2263 0.2295
February 0.2358 0.2302 0.2325
March 0.2677 0.2337 0.2519
April 0.2826 0.2683 0.2759
May 0.2753 0.2516 0.2651
June 0.2517 0.2386 0.2457
July 0.2450 0.2330 0.2379
August 0.2494 0.2336 0.2416
September 0.2377 0.2248 0.2328
October 0.2316 0.2210 0.2265
November 0.2225 0.2051 0.2110
December 0.2072 0.1949 0.2000