YEARLY HIGH
718.9154 STD
YEARLY LOW
625.4131 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
680.5119 STD

2012 MZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 718.9154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 625.4131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.5023 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 703.0974 to the December average rate of 634.1814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 718.9154 was up 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 706.1873, 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 3,594,577 STD
2011 Average 3,076,550 STD
Yearly Trough Low 3,127,065 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467,511.71 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

717.9461
626.5665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to STD 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 687.0421, compared to 673.9817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 687.0421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 673.9817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 46.1544 STD (High: 708.8032 / Low: 662.6489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0567 STD (High: 642.4466 / Low: 628.3899).

September Spread (Volatile) ±46.1544
December Spread (Stable) ±14.0567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 24.0821 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.0821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 708.2201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 642.2961), the exchange rate shifted by +65.9240 (+10.26%).

2012 Avg (August) 708.2201
2011 Avg (August) 642.2961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 715.5283 687.0451 703.0974
February 697.9412 662.1126 684.1409
March 701.0359 662.3558 677.2350
April 686.1405 666.2171 674.9093
May 700.6561 673.0726 688.9841
June 711.4976 673.5260 693.8860
July 718.8340 698.1247 710.3311
August 718.9154 695.1287 708.2201
September 708.8032 662.6489 684.1380
October 683.3391 644.1734 664.9961
November 654.7427 625.4131 642.0232
December 642.4466 628.3899 634.1814