YEARLY HIGH
1.9066 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.1635 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4701 LRD

2016 MZN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.9066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.1635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7431 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8477 to the December average rate of 1.2616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9066 was down 32.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8324, 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 9,533 LRD
2015 Average 11,209 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,818 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,715.36 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9146
1.1113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LRD 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 1.6876, compared to 1.2525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1915 LRD (High: 1.8912 / Low: 1.6997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 LRD (High: 1.1929 / Low: 1.1635).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1915
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 0.1560 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.8477) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9476 (-33.90%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.8477
2015 Avg (January) 2.7953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9066 1.8082 1.8477
February 1.8912 1.6997 1.7506
March 1.7675 1.6487 1.6906
April 1.7449 1.6148 1.6917
May 1.6924 1.5779 1.6507
June 1.5570 1.4237 1.4947
July 1.4277 1.3203 1.3787
August 1.3237 1.2498 1.2950
September 1.2517 1.1808 1.2059
October 1.1929 1.1635 1.1783
November 1.2287 1.1693 1.1953
December 1.3035 1.2172 1.2616