YEARLY HIGH
0.1440 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1061 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1231 SBD

2021 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.1440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1068 to the December average rate of 0.1266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1440 was up 6.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1350, 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 720 SBD
2020 Average 595 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 531 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1376
0.1037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SBD 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 0.1200, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0249 SBD (High: 0.1440 / Low: 0.1191). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1263).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.1340) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+8.38%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.1340
2020 Avg (April) 0.1236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1079 0.1061 0.1068
February 0.1067 0.1062 0.1065
March 0.1164 0.1068 0.1097
April 0.1440 0.1191 0.1340
May 0.1384 0.1307 0.1348
June 0.1305 0.1265 0.1279
July 0.1267 0.1262 0.1265
August 0.1266 0.1263 0.1265
September 0.1264 0.1259 0.1263
October 0.1265 0.1257 0.1261
November 0.1263 0.1256 0.1260
December 0.1269 0.1259 0.1266