YEARLY HIGH
7.7953 MZN
YEARLY LOW
7.4594 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6542 MZN

2023 SBD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 7.7953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 7.4594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3358 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7301 to the December average rate of 7.5527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.7953 was down 2.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.9876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,976 MZN
2022 Average 39,242 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 37,297 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,679.24 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.7838
7.5317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 7.7154, compared to 7.5929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.2079 MZN (High: 7.6674 / Low: 7.4594). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 MZN (High: 7.6510 / Low: 7.6194).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2079
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0600 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 7.7614) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.8927), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1313 (-1.66%).

2023 Avg (February) 7.7614
2022 Avg (February) 7.8927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7729 7.6934 7.7301
February 7.7953 7.7247 7.7614
March 7.7937 7.7237 7.7628
April 7.7621 7.6605 7.7028
May 7.6994 7.6495 7.6708
June 7.6833 7.6483 7.6646
July 7.6674 7.4594 7.6243
August 7.6510 7.6194 7.6301
September 7.6348 7.5623 7.6062
October 7.6035 7.5149 7.5730
November 7.6267 7.5239 7.5713
December 7.5901 7.5269 7.5527