2012 MZN to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |