YEARLY HIGH
10.3250 MZN
YEARLY LOW
8.4924 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2695 MZN

2017 BOB to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 10.3250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.4924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8326 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2239 to the December average rate of 8.6413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3250 was down 9.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.3716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,625 MZN
2016 Average 45,382 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 42,462 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,163.06 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.3822
8.4831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 9.7828, compared to 8.7562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.7048 MZN (High: 10.2646 / Low: 8.5597). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0697 MZN (High: 8.8645 / Low: 8.7948).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7048
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.7520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 10.2239) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.7052), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5187 (+52.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 10.2239
2016 Avg (January) 6.7052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3250 10.1416 10.2239
February 10.2557 10.0130 10.1556
March 10.2546 9.8097 9.9934
April 9.8603 9.3824 9.5427
May 10.2342 9.1866 9.7666
June 10.2646 8.5597 9.0146
July 8.8418 8.5674 8.7066
August 8.8734 8.6733 8.7790
September 8.8816 8.7061 8.8137
October 8.8645 8.7948 8.8303
November 8.8272 8.6515 8.7661
December 8.8345 8.4924 8.6413