YEARLY HIGH
0.2388 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1795 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2080 LSL

2017 MZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0592 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1914 to the December average rate of 0.2200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2388 was down 35.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3730, 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 1,194 LSL
2016 Average 1,227 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 898 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.14 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2364
0.1820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LSL 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 0.1954, compared to 0.2206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0396 LSL (High: 0.2191 / Low: 0.1795). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 LSL (High: 0.1936 / Low: 0.1880).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2318) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0483 (+26.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2318
2016 Avg (November) 0.1836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1936 0.1880 0.1914
February 0.1916 0.1843 0.1880
March 0.1958 0.1813 0.1865
April 0.2113 0.1958 0.2035
May 0.2135 0.1817 0.1959
June 0.2191 0.1795 0.2070
July 0.2260 0.2101 0.2168
August 0.2210 0.2125 0.2166
September 0.2205 0.2092 0.2137
October 0.2329 0.2178 0.2243
November 0.2388 0.2245 0.2318
December 0.2284 0.2082 0.2200