YEARLY HIGH
0.3058 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1673 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2196 SCR

2016 MZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.3058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1385 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2825 to the December average rate of 0.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3058 was down 29.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4367, 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 1,529 SCR
2015 Average 1,741 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 836 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 692.71 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2937
0.1595
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 0.2572, compared to 0.1820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0455 SCR (High: 0.3058 / Low: 0.2604). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SCR (High: 0.1736 / Low: 0.1673).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0455
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2775) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1377 (-33.17%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2775
2015 Avg (February) 0.4152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3040 0.2740 0.2825
February 0.3058 0.2604 0.2775
March 0.2772 0.2566 0.2653
April 0.2731 0.2422 0.2586
May 0.2548 0.2302 0.2431
June 0.2285 0.2008 0.2163
July 0.2096 0.1936 0.2009
August 0.1937 0.1800 0.1868
September 0.1813 0.1710 0.1747
October 0.1736 0.1673 0.1706
November 0.1800 0.1702 0.1752
December 0.1885 0.1797 0.1837