YEARLY HIGH
2.1321 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.2791 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6401 LRD

2017 MZN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 2.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8530 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3239 to the December average rate of 2.1011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1321 was up 11.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9066, 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 10,660 LRD
2016 Average 7,347 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,395 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,264.99 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1788
1.2461
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 1.3911, compared to 1.8891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4259 LRD (High: 1.9003 / Low: 1.4744). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 LRD (High: 1.3597 / Low: 1.3333).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4259
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1011) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8395 (+66.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1011
2016 Avg (December) 1.2616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3477 1.2791 1.3239
February 1.3597 1.3333 1.3406
March 1.3878 1.3262 1.3582
April 1.4430 1.3722 1.4235
May 1.4767 1.3110 1.3914
June 1.5796 1.3251 1.5087
July 1.5795 1.4715 1.5325
August 1.9003 1.4744 1.8387
September 1.9184 1.8731 1.8998
October 1.9605 1.8975 1.9380
November 2.0637 1.9586 2.0244
December 2.1321 2.0573 2.1011