YEARLY HIGH
34.9584 BIF
YEARLY LOW
21.1785 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5953 BIF

2016 MZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 34.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 21.1785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7799 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7230 to the December average rate of 22.9852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.9584 was down 28.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.5815, 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 174,792 BIF
2015 Average 204,365 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 105,892 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,899.53 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.9480
20.2477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BIF 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 30.3387, compared to 22.8520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.3387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.8520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.4934 BIF (High: 34.8900 / Low: 31.3965). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5452 BIF (High: 21.7236 / Low: 21.1785).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.4934
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5452

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9453 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 33.7230) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.8761), the exchange rate shifted by -14.1531 (-29.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 33.7230
2015 Avg (January) 47.8761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.9584 32.8196 33.7230
February 34.8900 31.3965 32.3094
March 32.6074 30.3564 31.1723
April 30.9193 29.2051 29.8924
May 29.1987 27.2587 28.4402
June 27.1547 25.7519 26.4949
July 26.1828 24.2750 25.3079
August 24.2560 22.7930 23.4526
September 22.8348 21.4705 21.9391
October 21.7236 21.1785 21.4727
November 22.4572 21.6074 21.9547
December 23.5632 22.4029 22.9852