YEARLY HIGH
9.4561 SOS
YEARLY LOW
7.7284 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3928 SOS

2020 MZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.4561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 7.7284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7277 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2788 to the December average rate of 7.8001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.4561 was down 5.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.0004, 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 47,280 SOS
2019 Average 46,358 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 38,642 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,638.50 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.4267
7.6523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SOS 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 8.7623, compared to 8.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.3402 SOS (High: 9.4561 / Low: 9.1159). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1097 SOS (High: 8.3108 / Low: 8.2011).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3402
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1097

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 0.2362 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 9.2788) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.4174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1386 (-1.47%).

2020 Avg (January) 9.2788
2019 Avg (January) 9.4174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4561 9.1159 9.2788
February 9.2256 8.9067 9.0426
March 8.9893 8.6687 8.8180
April 8.7743 8.5461 8.6349
May 8.5740 8.3509 8.4736
June 8.3885 8.2675 8.3256
July 8.3108 8.2011 8.2456
August 8.2498 8.0730 8.1409
September 8.1476 8.0273 8.0771
October 8.0469 7.9237 7.9907
November 7.9685 7.8050 7.8857
December 7.9186 7.7284 7.8001