YEARLY HIGH
0.0521 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0297 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0415 MZN

2016 LBP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.0521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0307 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0521 was up 52.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261 MZN
2015 Average 129 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 148 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.47 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0535
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0345, compared to 0.0485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 MZN (High: 0.0420 / Low: 0.0385). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MZN (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0509).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0514) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0232 (+82.46%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0514
2015 Avg (October) 0.0282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0315 0.0297 0.0307
February 0.0327 0.0297 0.0320
March 0.0341 0.0318 0.0332
April 0.0354 0.0334 0.0345
May 0.0380 0.0354 0.0363
June 0.0420 0.0385 0.0401
July 0.0453 0.0420 0.0434
August 0.0484 0.0455 0.0470
September 0.0514 0.0484 0.0503
October 0.0521 0.0509 0.0514
November 0.0511 0.0493 0.0504
December 0.0494 0.0471 0.0483