YEARLY HIGH
0.2876 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1905 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2461 SCR

2020 MZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.2876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.1905.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0970 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2185 to the December average rate of 0.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2876 was up 26.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2274, 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 1,438 SCR
2019 Average 1,093 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 953 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485.12 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2923
0.1992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SCR 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 0.2311, compared to 0.2611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0535 SCR (High: 0.2594 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SCR (High: 0.2501 / Low: 0.2489).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0535
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2846) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0675 (+31.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2846
2019 Avg (December) 0.2171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2237 0.2084 0.2185
February 0.2154 0.2034 0.2121
March 0.2114 0.1905 0.2069
April 0.2594 0.2059 0.2434
May 0.2660 0.2358 0.2539
June 0.2558 0.2398 0.2518
July 0.2554 0.2497 0.2507
August 0.2590 0.2499 0.2510
September 0.2501 0.2489 0.2496
October 0.2644 0.2481 0.2543
November 0.2814 0.2641 0.2764
December 0.2876 0.2811 0.2846