YEARLY HIGH
0.2385 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1833 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2123 SCR

2017 MZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.2385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0552 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1891 to the December average rate of 0.2332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2385 was down 22.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3058, 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 1,193 SCR
2016 Average 1,097 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 917 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.13 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2376
0.1847
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 0.1992, compared to 0.2253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0443 SCR (High: 0.2324 / Low: 0.1881). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SCR (High: 0.1954 / Low: 0.1882).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2332) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+26.98%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2332
2016 Avg (December) 0.1837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1930 0.1833 0.1891
February 0.1954 0.1882 0.1914
March 0.1999 0.1857 0.1946
April 0.2077 0.1976 0.2037
May 0.2134 0.1897 0.2002
June 0.2324 0.1881 0.2164
July 0.2278 0.2173 0.2237
August 0.2256 0.2146 0.2222
September 0.2249 0.2169 0.2215
October 0.2305 0.2160 0.2243
November 0.2336 0.2167 0.2271
December 0.2385 0.2205 0.2332