YEARLY HIGH
0.0427 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 WST

2020 MZN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MZN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0421 to the December average rate of 0.0342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0427 was down 7.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0459, 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 213 WST
2019 Average 210 WST
Yearly Trough Low 168 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.21 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0429
0.0335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to WST 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 0.0409, compared to 0.0361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0018 WST (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 WST (High: 0.0371 / Low: 0.0364).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0421) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.69%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0421
2019 Avg (January) 0.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0427 0.0413 0.0421
February 0.0423 0.0410 0.0415
March 0.0418 0.0406 0.0412
April 0.0421 0.0407 0.0413
May 0.0407 0.0394 0.0404
June 0.0396 0.0380 0.0387
July 0.0386 0.0368 0.0377
August 0.0371 0.0364 0.0368
September 0.0370 0.0360 0.0364
October 0.0367 0.0357 0.0362
November 0.0360 0.0346 0.0352
December 0.0349 0.0337 0.0342