YEARLY HIGH
1.0890 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.9066 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0158 BTN

2017 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.0890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.9066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1824 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9625 to the December average rate of 1.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0890 was down 28.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5144, 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 5,445 BTN
2016 Average 5,555 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,533 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 912.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0879
0.9397
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 0.9721, compared to 1.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1778 BTN (High: 1.0853 / Low: 0.9076). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BTN (High: 0.9636 / Low: 0.9489).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1778
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.0653) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+3.83%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.0653
2016 Avg (July) 1.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9678 0.9496 0.9625
February 0.9636 0.9489 0.9542
March 0.9670 0.9420 0.9531
April 0.9839 0.9469 0.9753
May 1.0094 0.9066 0.9521
June 1.0853 0.9076 1.0353
July 1.0890 1.0499 1.0653
August 1.0589 0.9547 1.0379
September 1.0676 1.0371 1.0465
October 1.0724 1.0542 1.0660
November 1.0785 1.0517 1.0655
December 1.0882 1.0548 1.0756