YEARLY HIGH
0.0180 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 USD

2021 MZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 0.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0180 was up 10.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0163, 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 90 USD
2020 Average 72 USD
Yearly Trough Low 66 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.71 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0173
0.0129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to USD 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0031 USD (High: 0.0180 / Low: 0.0149). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0156).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0168) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+12.84%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0168
2020 Avg (April) 0.0149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
February 0.0134 0.0133 0.0133
March 0.0146 0.0134 0.0138
April 0.0180 0.0149 0.0168
May 0.0174 0.0164 0.0169
June 0.0164 0.0158 0.0160
July 0.0158 0.0157 0.0157
August 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
October 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
November 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
December 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157