YEARLY HIGH
2.0665 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.7272 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8728 BTN

2012 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 2.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.7272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3393 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8967 to the December average rate of 1.8505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0665 was up 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0251, 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 10,333 BTN
2011 Average 8,156 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 8,636 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,696.38 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0362
1.7887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BTN 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 1.9022, compared to 1.8434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1781 BTN (High: 2.0040 / Low: 1.8260). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 BTN (High: 1.8338 / Low: 1.7938).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1781
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 2.0156) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4673 (+30.18%).

2012 Avg (June) 2.0156
2011 Avg (June) 1.5483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9899 1.8272 1.8967
February 1.8338 1.7938 1.8163
March 1.8736 1.8098 1.8356
April 1.9117 1.8234 1.8711
May 2.0228 1.9176 1.9778
June 2.0665 1.9826 2.0156
July 2.0040 1.8260 1.9161
August 1.8441 1.7883 1.8093
September 1.8859 1.7440 1.8095
October 1.8642 1.7272 1.8335
November 1.8609 1.8209 1.8417
December 1.8793 1.8203 1.8505