YEARLY HIGH
1.5144 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.8472 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1118 BTN

2016 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.5144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.8472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6672 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4527 to the December average rate of 0.9311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5144 was down 22.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9612, 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 7,572 BTN
2015 Average 8,342 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,236 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,336.14 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5120
0.8001
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 1.3022, compared to 0.9214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1322 BTN (High: 1.5144 / Low: 1.3822). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 BTN (High: 0.8693 / Low: 0.8472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1322
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

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 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.4134) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4240 (-23.07%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.4134
2015 Avg (February) 1.8374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5111 1.3928 1.4527
February 1.5144 1.3822 1.4134
March 1.4004 1.2901 1.3368
April 1.3149 1.2436 1.2788
May 1.2422 1.1726 1.2204
June 1.1587 1.0664 1.1111
July 1.0639 0.9788 1.0260
August 0.9737 0.9182 0.9444
September 0.9178 0.8613 0.8802
October 0.8693 0.8472 0.8595
November 0.9221 0.8647 0.8873
December 0.9537 0.9165 0.9311