YEARLY HIGH
0.5421 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4350 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4889 SCR

2012 MZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.5421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.4350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1070 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5141 to the December average rate of 0.4432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5421 was up 4.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5211, 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 2,710 SCR
2011 Average 2,173 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,175 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 535.24 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5292
0.4332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SCR 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 0.5145, compared to 0.4632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0455 SCR (High: 0.4993 / Low: 0.4538). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 SCR (High: 0.4494 / Low: 0.4392).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0545 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5212) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0821 (+18.69%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5212
2011 Avg (July) 0.4391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5280 0.4964 0.5141
February 0.5322 0.5021 0.5166
March 0.5198 0.5006 0.5139
April 0.5235 0.4978 0.5077
May 0.5344 0.5026 0.5143
June 0.5311 0.5109 0.5202
July 0.5421 0.5010 0.5212
August 0.4993 0.4538 0.4667
September 0.4573 0.4467 0.4536
October 0.4581 0.4461 0.4536
November 0.4501 0.4350 0.4412
December 0.4494 0.4392 0.4432