YEARLY HIGH
0.1818 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0993 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1312 SBD

2016 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.1818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1758 to the December average rate of 0.1083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1818 was down 23.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2365, 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 909 SBD
2015 Average 1,023 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 497 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.53 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1833
0.0935
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 0.1545, compared to 0.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0165 SBD (High: 0.1813 / Low: 0.1648). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SBD (High: 0.1025 / Low: 0.0993).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1758) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0566 (-24.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1758
2015 Avg (January) 0.2324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1818 0.1712 0.1758
February 0.1813 0.1648 0.1683
March 0.1695 0.1542 0.1592
April 0.1572 0.1473 0.1526
May 0.1459 0.1360 0.1422
June 0.1342 0.1236 0.1289
July 0.1247 0.1155 0.1205
August 0.1143 0.1074 0.1104
September 0.1075 0.1008 0.1033
October 0.1025 0.0993 0.1010
November 0.1074 0.1016 0.1038
December 0.1113 0.1061 0.1083