YEARLY HIGH
5.2027 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.8811 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4372 MZN

2021 ZAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 5.2027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 3.8811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3217 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9584 to the December average rate of 4.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2027 was up 0.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1538, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 260,137 MZN
2020 Average 211,997 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 194,055 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,082.55 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1967
3.9157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 4.6263, compared to 4.2481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7051 MZN (High: 4.5862 / Low: 3.8811). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1499 MZN (High: 4.1081 / Low: 3.9583).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7051
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1499

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 0.6995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 5.0900) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8092 (+18.90%).

2021 Avg (February) 5.0900
2020 Avg (February) 4.2807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1049 4.8215 4.9584
February 5.2027 4.9556 5.0900
March 5.0090 4.6192 4.8538
April 4.5862 3.8811 4.1543
May 4.4428 3.9686 4.2100
June 4.5904 4.3964 4.4912
July 4.4818 4.2875 4.3830
August 4.4443 4.1568 4.3060
September 4.5095 4.2055 4.3790
October 4.4306 4.1910 4.2921
November 4.2793 3.9250 4.1063
December 4.1081 3.9583 4.0225