YEARLY HIGH
0.0223 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 USD

2016 MZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0216 to the December average rate of 0.0137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0223 was down 27.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0310, 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 111 USD
2015 Average 130 USD
Yearly Trough Low 64 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.76 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0225
0.0120
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 0.0194, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0020 USD (High: 0.0223 / Low: 0.0203). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0127).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-30.07%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0207
2015 Avg (February) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0223 0.0210 0.0216
February 0.0223 0.0203 0.0207
March 0.0209 0.0195 0.0200
April 0.0198 0.0187 0.0192
May 0.0187 0.0174 0.0182
June 0.0172 0.0158 0.0165
July 0.0158 0.0146 0.0153
August 0.0146 0.0137 0.0141
September 0.0137 0.0129 0.0132
October 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
November 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
December 0.0140 0.0134 0.0137