YEARLY HIGH
20.7087 CDF
YEARLY LOW
11.9897 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9009 CDF

2016 MZN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 20.7087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 11.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7190 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0151 to the December average rate of 15.9823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.7087 was down 28.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.8950, 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 103,543 CDF
2015 Average 120,799 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 59,948 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,595.02 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.7654
11.7622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to CDF 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 18.0067, compared to 13.7950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3434 CDF (High: 15.3331 / Low: 11.9897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3398 CDF (High: 12.6640 / Low: 12.3241).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3434
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3398

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 1.4113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 19.2267) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.4256), the exchange rate shifted by -8.1990 (-29.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 19.2267
2015 Avg (February) 27.4256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6554 19.4546 20.0151
February 20.7087 18.8203 19.2267
March 19.3414 18.0457 18.5088
April 18.4233 17.4049 17.8544
May 17.3710 16.1944 16.9232
June 15.9875 14.9140 15.5120
July 14.8761 14.1697 14.5265
August 14.1932 13.4023 13.7813
September 13.4069 12.5982 12.8699
October 12.6640 12.3241 12.5125
November 15.3331 11.9897 13.0977
December 16.5960 15.2290 15.9823