YEARLY HIGH
29.7146 MZN
YEARLY LOW
23.4216 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.1143 MZN

2020 WST to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 29.7146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 23.4216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2929 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7704 to the December average rate of 29.2057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 29.7146 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.1964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,573 MZN
2019 Average 118,974 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 117,108 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,464.67 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

29.7493
23.2269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 24.4960, compared to 27.7326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.2472 MZN (High: 27.1776 / Low: 25.9304). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4972 MZN (High: 27.4687 / Low: 26.9715).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2472
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4972

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 29.2057) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.9039), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3019 (+22.18%).

2020 Avg (December) 29.2057
2019 Avg (December) 23.9039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1951 23.4216 23.7704
February 24.3813 23.6460 24.0720
March 24.6315 23.9216 24.3008
April 24.5949 23.7309 24.2136
May 25.3651 24.5426 24.7854
June 26.2887 25.2727 25.8338
July 27.1776 25.9304 26.5475
August 27.4687 26.9715 27.1653
September 27.7401 27.0436 27.4732
October 28.0281 27.2729 27.6241
November 28.8660 27.8053 28.3796
December 29.7146 28.6741 29.2057