YEARLY HIGH
373.5243 STD
YEARLY LOW
268.3985 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
318.1954 STD

2021 MZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 373.5243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 268.3985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 105.1258 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.9534 to the December average rate of 332.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 373.5243 was up 6.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 350.6461, 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 1,867,621 STD
2020 Average 1,555,255 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,341,993 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525,628.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

358.6672
263.1900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to STD 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 308.9896, compared to 327.4011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.4115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 308.9896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 327.4011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 65.1641 STD (High: 373.5243 / Low: 308.3602). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1751 STD (High: 326.8454 / Low: 324.6703).

April Spread (Volatile) ±65.1641
August Spread (Stable) ±2.1751

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 22.4608 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.4608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 348.0761) against the same month in 2020 (average: 327.9793), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0967 (+6.13%).

2021 Avg (April) 348.0761
2020 Avg (April) 327.9793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 274.4538 271.9785 272.9534
February 272.1882 268.3985 271.1464
March 303.5225 272.0549 282.8009
April 373.5243 308.3602 348.0761
May 360.5053 340.1442 350.7108
June 339.2983 322.5665 328.2500
July 325.3181 323.0448 324.1714
August 326.8454 324.6703 325.6022
September 329.6840 323.7704 324.9314
October 329.7710 326.6993 327.9936
November 331.9566 327.0103 329.5157
December 333.6008 330.4950 332.1924