YEARLY HIGH
0.8594 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5245 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6981 MZN

2016 LRD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.8594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3350 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5413 to the December average rate of 0.7931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 46.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8594 was up 41.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,297 MZN
2015 Average 2,264 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,622 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,674.78 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8795
0.5106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.5952, compared to 0.8010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0601 MZN (High: 0.7024 / Low: 0.6423). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 MZN (High: 0.8594 / Low: 0.8383).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.8487) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3484 (+69.62%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.8487
2015 Avg (October) 0.5004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5530 0.5245 0.5413
February 0.5883 0.5288 0.5714
March 0.6065 0.5658 0.5917
April 0.6193 0.5731 0.5914
May 0.6338 0.5909 0.6061
June 0.7024 0.6423 0.6696
July 0.7574 0.7004 0.7257
August 0.8001 0.7554 0.7724
September 0.8469 0.7989 0.8296
October 0.8594 0.8383 0.8487
November 0.8552 0.8139 0.8367
December 0.8215 0.7671 0.7931