YEARLY HIGH
9.9840 SOS
YEARLY LOW
8.0362 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0464 SOS

2017 MZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 9.9840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9478 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1684 to the December average rate of 9.7103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9840 was down 27.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.8468, 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 49,920 SOS
2016 Average 49,311 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 40,181 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,738.99 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.8645
8.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5632, compared to 9.5296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.7236 SOS (High: 9.8319 / Low: 8.1083). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1902 SOS (High: 8.3543 / Low: 8.1641).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7236
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1902

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 0.2053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.7103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.8605), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8499 (+23.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 9.7103
2016 Avg (December) 7.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2381 8.0362 8.1684
February 8.3543 8.1641 8.2380
March 8.5123 8.1387 8.3554
April 8.8587 8.4704 8.7583
May 9.0651 8.1361 8.5530
June 9.8319 8.1083 9.3062
July 9.7833 9.3750 9.5497
August 9.6557 9.3834 9.4678
September 9.5772 9.3405 9.4417
October 9.6188 9.3948 9.4895
November 9.7385 9.4272 9.5183
December 9.9840 9.4834 9.7103