YEARLY HIGH
181.4286 LAK
YEARLY LOW
103.0813 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.3679 LAK

2016 MZN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 181.4286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 103.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.3473 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 175.8903 to the December average rate of 111.9237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 181.4286 was down 27.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 251.6950, 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 907,143 LAK
2015 Average 1,060,482 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 515,406 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391,736.60 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

183.0184
97.4806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LAK 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 157.3959, compared to 111.3398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 46.0561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.3959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.3398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 16.8070 LAK (High: 181.3520 / Low: 164.5450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9742 LAK (High: 106.0555 / Low: 103.0813).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.8070
October Spread (Stable) ±2.9742

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 14.1839 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 175.8903) against the same month in 2015 (average: 247.8863), the exchange rate shifted by -71.9960 (-29.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 175.8903
2015 Avg (January) 247.8863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.4286 171.6989 175.8903
February 181.3520 164.5450 168.2577
March 170.4379 158.1493 162.2975
April 160.8730 151.9635 156.0185
May 152.6248 141.7885 148.0477
June 139.6131 127.7638 133.8637
July 127.5747 118.2401 123.4716
August 117.9126 110.6974 114.1679
September 110.8157 104.4857 106.7160
October 106.0555 103.0813 104.6088
November 109.8657 105.5058 107.1509
December 115.1283 109.5036 111.9237