2016 MZN to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 13.8468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 7.4055.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4413 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3658 to the December average rate of 7.8605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.8468 was down 38.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.3377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MZN to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.7919, compared to 7.9479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8439 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.2418 SOS (High: 13.6333 / Low: 12.3915). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1604 SOS (High: 7.5659 / Low: 7.4055).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3076 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.3658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.8579), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4921 (-38.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8468 | 13.0712 | 13.3658 |
| February | 13.6333 | 12.3915 | 12.6924 |
| March | 12.7891 | 11.8958 | 12.2248 |
| April | 12.1735 | 11.3596 | 11.7359 |
| May | 11.3570 | 10.3209 | 11.0200 |
| June | 10.2775 | 9.2003 | 9.7125 |
| July | 9.2548 | 8.4520 | 8.8912 |
| August | 8.4741 | 7.9942 | 8.2170 |
| September | 7.9943 | 7.5107 | 7.6909 |
| October | 7.5659 | 7.4055 | 7.4891 |
| November | 7.7045 | 7.4148 | 7.5390 |
| December | 8.1359 | 7.5949 | 7.8605 |