YEARLY HIGH
0.2838 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2352 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2537 SBD

2012 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.2352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0487 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2719 to the December average rate of 0.2402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2838 was down 3.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2943, 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 1,419 SBD
2011 Average 1,326 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,176 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2752
0.2354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SBD 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 0.2611, compared to 0.2464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0210 SBD (High: 0.2838 / Low: 0.2628). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SBD (High: 0.2493 / Low: 0.2449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2719) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2403), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0315 (+13.11%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2719
2011 Avg (January) 0.2403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2838 0.2628 0.2719
February 0.2637 0.2524 0.2600
March 0.2651 0.2566 0.2604
April 0.2611 0.2557 0.2581
May 0.2675 0.2587 0.2636
June 0.2602 0.2495 0.2525
July 0.2654 0.2506 0.2572
August 0.2529 0.2452 0.2486
September 0.2493 0.2449 0.2471
October 0.2517 0.2415 0.2466
November 0.2446 0.2352 0.2387
December 0.2438 0.2370 0.2402