YEARLY HIGH
9.0391 XAF
YEARLY LOW
8.5569 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8377 XAF

2026 MZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 9.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 8.5569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4821 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7515 to the December average rate of 8.8981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.0391 was down 9.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.0218, 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 45,195 XAF
2025 Average 45,478 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 42,785 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,410.62 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.0201
8.6542
JanuMarcMayJuly

MZN to XAF 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 8.8023, compared to 8.9438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8023
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2908 XAF (High: 8.8477 / Low: 8.5569). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 XAF (High: 8.9128 / Low: 8.8817).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2908
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0997 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 8.9202) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.8954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+0.28%).

2026 Avg (June) 8.9202
2025 Avg (June) 8.8954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8477 8.5569 8.7515
February 8.7372 8.6426 8.6847
March 8.9754 8.7288 8.8768
April 8.9285 8.6870 8.7771
May 8.8295 8.7525 8.8035
June 9.0391 8.8154 8.9202
July 9.0264 8.9157 8.9896
August 8.9128 8.8817 8.8981