YEARLY HIGH
0.7818 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4690 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6282 MZN

2017 LRD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.4690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3128 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7556 to the December average rate of 0.4760, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7818 was down 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8594, 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 3,909 MZN
2016 Average 3,492 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,345 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,563.92 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7835
0.4481
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 0.7211, compared to 0.5354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1520 MZN (High: 0.6782 / Low: 0.5262). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 MZN (High: 0.5339 / Low: 0.5213).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1520
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7556) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2143 (+39.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7556
2016 Avg (January) 0.5413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7818 0.7420 0.7556
February 0.7500 0.7355 0.7459
March 0.7540 0.7206 0.7364
April 0.7288 0.6930 0.7026
May 0.7628 0.6772 0.7205
June 0.7546 0.6331 0.6659
July 0.6796 0.6331 0.6529
August 0.6782 0.5262 0.5467
September 0.5339 0.5213 0.5264
October 0.5270 0.5101 0.5160
November 0.5106 0.4846 0.4942
December 0.4861 0.4690 0.4760