YEARLY HIGH
5.1538 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.4716 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2396 MZN

2020 ZAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 5.1538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 3.4716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6822 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3421 to the December average rate of 5.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1538 was up 10.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6644, 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 257,689 MZN
2019 Average 216,699 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 173,580 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,109.43 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1505
3.4719
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 4.0086, compared to 4.4705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5642 MZN (High: 4.2883 / Low: 3.7241). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1667 MZN (High: 4.4148 / Low: 4.2481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5642
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3529 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.0106) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6249 (+14.25%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.0106
2019 Avg (December) 4.3857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4148 4.2481 4.3421
February 4.3356 4.1673 4.2807
March 4.2883 3.7241 3.9647
April 3.7334 3.4716 3.6118
May 3.9796 3.5880 3.7763
June 4.2128 3.9924 4.0760
July 4.3047 4.0865 4.2009
August 4.3179 4.0141 4.1354
September 4.4481 4.1990 4.3018
October 4.5164 4.3325 4.4248
November 4.8912 4.4940 4.7497
December 5.1538 4.8526 5.0106