2016 MVR to MZN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MVR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MVR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 5.1442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2.9310.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2132 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0259 to the December average rate of 4.7596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.1442 was up 52.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MVR to MZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4044, compared to 4.7980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3936 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.4128 MZN (High: 4.2176 / Low: 3.8047). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1154 MZN (High: 5.1442 / Low: 5.0288).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2258 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 5.0854) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7765), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3089 (+83.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0969 | 2.9313 | 3.0259 |
| February | 3.2336 | 2.9310 | 3.1572 |
| March | 3.3737 | 3.1309 | 3.2821 |
| April | 3.4966 | 3.3084 | 3.4084 |
| May | 3.7590 | 3.4862 | 3.5871 |
| June | 4.2176 | 3.8047 | 3.9659 |
| July | 4.4969 | 4.1740 | 4.3157 |
| August | 4.7923 | 4.5223 | 4.6690 |
| September | 5.0758 | 4.7927 | 4.9730 |
| October | 5.1442 | 5.0288 | 5.0854 |
| November | 5.0881 | 4.8381 | 4.9854 |
| December | 4.8957 | 4.6326 | 4.7596 |