YEARLY HIGH
4.0543 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.7172 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8917 MZN

2026 ZAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 3.7172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3371 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9199 to the December average rate of 3.8706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.0543 was up 5.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8571, 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 202,717 MZN
2025 Average 178,909 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 185,860 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,856.66 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0072
3.7946
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.8966, compared to 3.8769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2562 MZN (High: 3.9734 / Low: 3.7172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 MZN (High: 3.8840 / Low: 3.8598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2562
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1771 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.9199) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.4114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5085 (+14.91%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.9199
2025 Avg (January) 3.4114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0543 3.8579 3.9199
February 4.0334 3.9164 3.9895
March 3.9734 3.7172 3.8124
April 3.9197 3.7586 3.8615
May 3.9376 3.8238 3.9076
June 3.9493 3.7616 3.8887
July 3.9388 3.7958 3.8832
August 3.8840 3.8598 3.8706