YEARLY HIGH
0.2605 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1333 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1811 BWP

2016 MZN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.2605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.1333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1272 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2488 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2605 was down 13.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2996, 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 1,303 BWP
2015 Average 1,315 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 666 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 636.22 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2600
0.1258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BWP 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 0.2158, compared to 0.1463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0283 BWP (High: 0.2546 / Low: 0.2263). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BWP (High: 0.1392 / Low: 0.1333).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2488) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0441 (-15.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2488
2015 Avg (January) 0.2928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2605 0.2373 0.2488
February 0.2546 0.2263 0.2336
March 0.2331 0.2115 0.2226
April 0.2173 0.1986 0.2078
May 0.2056 0.1956 0.2006
June 0.1928 0.1725 0.1815
July 0.1710 0.1554 0.1646
August 0.1542 0.1437 0.1481
September 0.1483 0.1353 0.1402
October 0.1392 0.1333 0.1370
November 0.1454 0.1350 0.1406
December 0.1509 0.1430 0.1473