YEARLY HIGH
1.2188 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.0660 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1252 BTN

2019 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 1.0660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1528 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1460 to the December average rate of 1.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2188 was down 0.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2294, 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 6,094 BTN
2018 Average 5,677 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 5,330 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 763.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1749
1.0680
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 1.1138, compared to 1.1365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0933 BTN (High: 1.2188 / Low: 1.1254). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 BTN (High: 1.0839 / Low: 1.0660).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0933
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.1660) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1846), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-1.57%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.1660
2018 Avg (August) 1.1846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1549 1.1297 1.1460
February 1.1556 1.0895 1.1392
March 1.1315 1.0761 1.1036
April 1.0839 1.0660 1.0769
May 1.1227 1.0777 1.0997
June 1.1274 1.1092 1.1172
July 1.1206 1.0962 1.1066
August 1.2188 1.1254 1.1660
September 1.1757 1.1393 1.1535
October 1.1488 1.1289 1.1398
November 1.1380 1.1139 1.1254
December 1.1615 1.1064 1.1280