YEARLY HIGH
0.1327 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1096 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1220 SBD

2017 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.1327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1111 to the December average rate of 0.1302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1327 was down 27.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1818, 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 664 SBD
2016 Average 655 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 548 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.43 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1321
0.1088
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 0.1159, compared to 0.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0217 SBD (High: 0.1327 / Low: 0.1110). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.1286 / Low: 0.1266).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.1266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.83%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.1266
2016 Avg (June) 0.1289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1121 0.1096 0.1111
February 0.1119 0.1098 0.1107
March 0.1146 0.1099 0.1123
April 0.1199 0.1133 0.1182
May 0.1230 0.1107 0.1164
June 0.1327 0.1110 0.1266
July 0.1323 0.1270 0.1293
August 0.1285 0.1255 0.1267
September 0.1275 0.1247 0.1262
October 0.1286 0.1266 0.1279
November 0.1304 0.1278 0.1287
December 0.1318 0.1278 0.1302