YEARLY HIGH
0.0340 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 BBD

2017 MZN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.0340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0283 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0340 was down 23.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170 BBD
2016 Average 165 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 140 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.18 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0340
0.0278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BBD 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 0.0296, compared to 0.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 BBD (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0282). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0328).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0335) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+21.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0335
2016 Avg (December) 0.0275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0279 0.0283
February 0.0288 0.0282 0.0285
March 0.0294 0.0284 0.0289
April 0.0306 0.0292 0.0302
May 0.0314 0.0282 0.0296
June 0.0336 0.0282 0.0321
July 0.0336 0.0327 0.0330
August 0.0331 0.0326 0.0327
September 0.0328 0.0323 0.0325
October 0.0329 0.0323 0.0328
November 0.0331 0.0328 0.0329
December 0.0340 0.0328 0.0335