YEARLY HIGH
145.4086 SLL
YEARLY LOW
113.5318 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.6500 SLL

2020 MZN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 145.4086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 113.5318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8768 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.7252 to the December average rate of 135.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 145.4086 was down 6.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 155.2066, 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 727,043 SLL
2019 Average 639,902 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 567,659 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,383.92 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

145.3953
112.3681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SLL 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 128.1487, compared to 137.1512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.1512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 31.8768 SLL (High: 145.4086 / Low: 113.5318). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7633 SLL (High: 138.6325 / Low: 137.8692).

April Spread (Volatile) ±31.8768
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 134.1374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1159 (+3.17%).

2020 Avg (April) 134.1374
2019 Avg (April) 130.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 121.7791 117.4072 119.7252
February 119.5440 116.4957 117.6323
March 116.4957 113.7390 115.1204
April 145.4086 113.5318 134.1374
May 144.4496 140.4854 142.6430
June 140.5296 138.7027 139.6339
July 139.4700 137.7825 138.6485
August 138.6325 137.8692 138.3206
September 138.0036 135.7411 137.0800
October 137.5776 135.3103 136.0849
November 140.4535 135.2605 136.7953
December 138.2019 134.3711 135.9780