YEARLY HIGH
0.1539 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0879 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1141 BOB

2016 MZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1492 to the December average rate of 0.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1539 was down 28.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2139, 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 770 BOB
2015 Average 901 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 440 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1552
0.0831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BOB 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 0.1334, compared to 0.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0143 BOB (High: 0.1539 / Low: 0.1397). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0879).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1428) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0619 (-30.23%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1428
2015 Avg (February) 0.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1538 0.1455 0.1492
February 0.1539 0.1397 0.1428
March 0.1428 0.1328 0.1365
April 0.1362 0.1296 0.1323
May 0.1294 0.1203 0.1258
June 0.1185 0.1086 0.1138
July 0.1086 0.1010 0.1052
August 0.1009 0.0947 0.0976
September 0.0947 0.0890 0.0912
October 0.0901 0.0879 0.0891
November 0.0928 0.0895 0.0908
December 0.0972 0.0926 0.0950