YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1067 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1190 SBD

2020 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0284 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1324 to the December average rate of 0.1080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1350 was down 4.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1419, 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 675 SBD
2019 Average 656 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 533 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.77 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1349
0.1055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SBD 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 0.1251, compared to 0.1128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 SBD (High: 0.1306 / Low: 0.1238). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.1165 / Low: 0.1154).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1324) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.64%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1324
2019 Avg (January) 0.1316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1350 0.1294 0.1324
February 0.1300 0.1264 0.1281
March 0.1306 0.1238 0.1254
April 0.1246 0.1223 0.1236
May 0.1226 0.1201 0.1215
June 0.1203 0.1189 0.1195
July 0.1193 0.1164 0.1182
August 0.1165 0.1154 0.1160
September 0.1154 0.1129 0.1137
October 0.1127 0.1106 0.1117
November 0.1108 0.1080 0.1095
December 0.1092 0.1067 0.1080