YEARLY HIGH
29.8234 BIF
YEARLY LOW
23.4098 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9343 BIF

2017 MZN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 29.8234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 23.4098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4136 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7494 to the December average rate of 29.4444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 29.8234 was down 14.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.9584, 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 149,117 BIF
2016 Average 132,904 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 117,049 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,067.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.0139
23.1799
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 25.1467, compared to 28.7220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.8236 BIF (High: 29.0084 / Low: 24.1848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4468 BIF (High: 29.0714 / Low: 28.6246).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.8236
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4468

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 0.4738 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 29.4444) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.9852), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4592 (+28.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 29.4444
2016 Avg (December) 22.9852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1135 23.4098 23.7494
February 24.4748 23.8104 24.0923
March 25.2805 23.8189 24.5173
April 26.0073 24.7540 25.6447
May 26.7344 23.9036 25.1709
June 29.0084 24.1848 27.7056
July 29.0134 27.9516 28.5036
August 28.7488 28.1653 28.4466
September 28.7297 27.9801 28.3716
October 29.0197 28.2658 28.7179
November 29.0714 28.6246 28.8478
December 29.8234 28.7560 29.4444