YEARLY HIGH
172.9901 GNF
YEARLY LOW
115.3128 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.3005 GNF

2016 MZN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 172.9901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 115.3128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.6773 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.0561 to the December average rate of 127.3146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 172.9901 was down 21.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 219.7004, 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 864,951 GNF
2015 Average 956,425 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 576,564 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,386.53 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

172.0591
112.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to GNF 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 147.9061, compared to 124.6949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.2112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.9061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 124.6949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 26.4046 GNF (High: 143.6475 / Low: 117.2430). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4885 GNF (High: 118.8013 / Low: 115.3128).

June Spread (Volatile) ±26.4046
October Spread (Stable) ±3.4885

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.9393 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 167.0561) against the same month in 2015 (average: 215.8162), the exchange rate shifted by -48.7601 (-22.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 167.0561
2015 Avg (January) 215.8162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 172.9901 161.9873 167.0561
February 171.5631 155.6133 159.4712
March 159.2782 147.7273 152.0681
April 150.5193 141.5325 145.9021
May 141.1208 128.6282 134.9628
June 143.6475 117.2430 127.9762
July 141.5984 128.9990 136.6392
August 132.2161 123.7889 127.6323
September 123.9221 117.3178 119.7675
October 118.8013 115.3128 117.0257
November 122.8183 117.3231 119.7899
December 132.5617 122.7485 127.3146