YEARLY HIGH
141.3260 LAK
YEARLY LOW
112.9408 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.4604 LAK

2017 MZN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 141.3260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 112.9408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3852 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.7583 to the December average rate of 139.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 141.3260 was down 22.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 181.4286, 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 706,630 LAK
2016 Average 671,374 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 564,704 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,926.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

141.7765
112.3021
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 120.5172, compared to 136.4037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.8866 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 120.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.4037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 25.6953 LAK (High: 138.6587 / Low: 112.9634). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3396 LAK (High: 136.6959 / Low: 134.3563).

June Spread (Volatile) ±25.6953
October Spread (Stable) ±2.3396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 139.3203) against the same month in 2016 (average: 111.9237), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3966 (+24.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 139.3203
2016 Avg (December) 111.9237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.3972 113.1245 114.7583
February 118.6734 113.6541 115.6951
March 120.4633 113.6561 117.4272
April 125.6863 119.4026 122.9960
May 128.3696 112.9408 120.2869
June 138.6587 112.9634 131.9394
July 138.6662 131.6541 135.9797
August 137.1351 134.3939 135.4531
September 136.1475 133.7805 134.9071
October 136.6959 134.3563 136.0904
November 138.0726 135.6231 136.6717
December 141.3260 136.3115 139.3203