YEARLY HIGH
0.1178 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0969 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1084 BOB

2017 MZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0978 to the December average rate of 0.1157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1178 was down 23.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1539, 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 589 BOB
2016 Average 570 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 484 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.50 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1175
0.0960
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 0.1026, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0194 BOB (High: 0.1168 / Low: 0.0974). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1137 / Low: 0.1128).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+21.89%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1157
2016 Avg (December) 0.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0986 0.0969 0.0978
February 0.0999 0.0975 0.0985
March 0.1019 0.0975 0.1001
April 0.1066 0.1014 0.1048
May 0.1089 0.0977 0.1026
June 0.1168 0.0974 0.1115
July 0.1167 0.1131 0.1149
August 0.1153 0.1127 0.1139
September 0.1149 0.1126 0.1135
October 0.1137 0.1128 0.1132
November 0.1156 0.1133 0.1141
December 0.1178 0.1132 0.1157