YEARLY HIGH
19.1980 MZN
YEARLY LOW
18.1825 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7957 MZN

2026 PEN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 19.1980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 18.1825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0155 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0252 to the December average rate of 18.9006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.1980 was up 0.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.1070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,990 MZN
2025 Average 89,680 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 90,912 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,077.45 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.0785
18.5274
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to MZN 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 18.7779, compared to 18.8492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.7971 MZN (High: 18.9796 / Low: 18.1825). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 MZN (High: 18.9148 / Low: 18.8773).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7971
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4593 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.0252) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.0427), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9825 (+11.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.0252
2025 Avg (January) 17.0427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1980 18.9236 19.0252
February 19.1624 18.9199 19.0326
March 19.0711 18.2921 18.5733
April 18.9796 18.1825 18.6016
May 18.7927 18.2181 18.6766
June 18.9015 18.4379 18.7582
July 18.9448 18.6956 18.7977
August 18.9148 18.8773 18.9006