YEARLY HIGH
5.2056 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.8105 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4404 MZN

2021 LSL to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5.2056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 3.8105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3951 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9705 to the December average rate of 4.0248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2056 was up 1.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,028 MZN
2020 Average 21,214 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 19,053 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,975.45 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1953
3.9184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.6303, compared to 4.2505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7804 MZN (High: 4.5909 / Low: 3.8105). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1756 MZN (High: 4.1140 / Low: 3.9384).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7804
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.7033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 5.0889) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.3018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7871 (+18.30%).

2021 Avg (February) 5.0889
2020 Avg (February) 4.3018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1372 4.8355 4.9705
February 5.2056 4.9917 5.0889
March 4.9907 4.5911 4.8511
April 4.5909 3.8105 4.1478
May 4.4306 3.9745 4.2068
June 4.5958 4.4148 4.5165
July 4.4647 4.2774 4.3839
August 4.4066 4.1631 4.3017
September 4.5253 4.2051 4.3794
October 4.4171 4.2061 4.2927
November 4.2712 3.9330 4.1205
December 4.1140 3.9384 4.0248