YEARLY HIGH
0.1361 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0773 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1018 SDG

2016 MZN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1321 to the December average rate of 0.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1361 was down 26.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1864, 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 680 SDG
2015 Average 783 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 387 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.84 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1373
0.0745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SDG 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 0.1182, compared to 0.0854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0123 SDG (High: 0.1360 / Low: 0.1236). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SDG (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0788).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0470 (-26.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1321
2015 Avg (January) 0.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1361 0.1298 0.1321
February 0.1360 0.1236 0.1263
March 0.1273 0.1188 0.1217
April 0.1209 0.1141 0.1173
May 0.1140 0.1061 0.1111
June 0.1047 0.0960 0.1005
July 0.0958 0.0886 0.0928
August 0.0886 0.0832 0.0858
September 0.0832 0.0788 0.0802
October 0.0827 0.0773 0.0798
November 0.0871 0.0824 0.0849
December 0.0914 0.0869 0.0891