YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0478 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0621 SAR

2016 MZN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0810 to the December average rate of 0.0515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0836 was down 28.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1163, 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 418 SAR
2015 Average 489 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 239 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.88 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0843
0.0450
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SAR 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 0.0727, compared to 0.0514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0075 SAR (High: 0.0836 / Low: 0.0760). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.0488 / Low: 0.0478).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0777) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0335 (-30.10%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0777
2015 Avg (February) 0.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0835 0.0790 0.0810
February 0.0836 0.0760 0.0777
March 0.0783 0.0730 0.0749
April 0.0743 0.0703 0.0721
May 0.0701 0.0654 0.0684
June 0.0645 0.0592 0.0619
July 0.0592 0.0549 0.0573
August 0.0546 0.0514 0.0529
September 0.0514 0.0484 0.0494
October 0.0488 0.0478 0.0483
November 0.0504 0.0486 0.0493
December 0.0526 0.0503 0.0515