YEARLY HIGH
0.2207 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1238 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1621 MAD

2016 MZN to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.1238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0969 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2139 to the December average rate of 0.1387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2207 was down 26.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2992, 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 1,104 MAD
2015 Average 1,270 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 619 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.53 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2227
0.1178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to MAD 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 0.1890, compared to 0.1352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0247 MAD (High: 0.2207 / Low: 0.1960). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 MAD (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1238).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2025) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0801 (-28.35%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2025
2015 Avg (February) 0.2826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2207 0.2085 0.2139
February 0.2207 0.1960 0.2025
March 0.2051 0.1878 0.1949
April 0.1909 0.1801 0.1858
May 0.1795 0.1703 0.1764
June 0.1676 0.1544 0.1604
July 0.1540 0.1428 0.1497
August 0.1426 0.1333 0.1373
September 0.1334 0.1253 0.1281
October 0.1284 0.1238 0.1265
November 0.1354 0.1268 0.1309
December 0.1418 0.1346 0.1387