YEARLY HIGH
0.0374 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0331 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0356 USD

2012 MZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.0331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0370 to the December average rate of 0.0339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0374 was down 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0381, 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 187 USD
2011 Average 174 USD
Yearly Trough Low 165 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.65 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0374
0.0333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to USD 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 0.0365, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.0372 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0357).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0370) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0308), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+20.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0370
2011 Avg (January) 0.0308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0374 0.0366 0.0370
February 0.0372 0.0360 0.0369
March 0.0372 0.0360 0.0365
April 0.0365 0.0357 0.0362
May 0.0372 0.0358 0.0364
June 0.0363 0.0357 0.0360
July 0.0362 0.0356 0.0358
August 0.0358 0.0347 0.0352
September 0.0353 0.0346 0.0349
October 0.0350 0.0339 0.0346
November 0.0342 0.0331 0.0336
December 0.0343 0.0335 0.0339