YEARLY HIGH
8.0048 MZN
YEARLY LOW
7.8340 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9261 MZN

2026 SBD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 8.0048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 7.8340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1708 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8670 to the December average rate of 7.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.0048 was up 1.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 7.8564, 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 40,024 MZN
2025 Average 38,463 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 39,170 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 853.91 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.9613
7.8584
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 7.9304, compared to 7.9132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0935 MZN (High: 8.0048 / Low: 7.9112). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MZN (High: 7.9102 / Low: 7.9086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0935
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 7.9336) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.5707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3629 (+4.79%).

2026 Avg (February) 7.9336
2025 Avg (February) 7.5707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9189 7.8340 7.8670
February 8.0048 7.9112 7.9336
March 7.9520 7.9363 7.9417
April 7.9629 7.9373 7.9495
May 7.9635 7.9399 7.9527
June 7.9611 7.9169 7.9380
July 7.9393 7.8917 7.9172
August 7.9102 7.9086 7.9091