YEARLY HIGH
33.7227 LBP
YEARLY LOW
19.1766 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9755 LBP

2016 MZN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 33.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 19.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.5460 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.6166 to the December average rate of 20.7000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.7227 was down 27.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 46.7796, 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 168,613 LBP
2015 Average 196,686 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 95,883 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,730.15 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.9342
18.1221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LBP 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 29.2485, compared to 20.7026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 3.1340 LBP (High: 33.7227 / Low: 30.5887). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4624 LBP (High: 19.6390 / Low: 19.1766).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.1340
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4624

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 2.6037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 31.2581) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.6452), the exchange rate shifted by -13.3871 (-29.99%).

2016 Avg (February) 31.2581
2015 Avg (February) 44.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6644 31.7696 32.6166
February 33.7227 30.5887 31.2581
March 31.4858 29.3585 30.1217
April 29.8991 28.2741 29.0260
May 28.2094 26.3353 27.5361
June 25.9678 23.8161 24.9324
July 23.7946 22.0863 23.0502
August 21.9717 20.6587 21.2991
September 20.6756 19.4370 19.8955
October 19.6390 19.1766 19.4398
November 20.2815 19.5556 19.8311
December 21.2345 20.2378 20.7000