YEARLY HIGH
13.4462 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.4593 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8125 XAF

2016 MZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.4462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 7.4593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9869 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0498 to the December average rate of 8.5464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.4462 was down 27.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.4279, 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 67,231 XAF
2015 Average 77,100 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 37,297 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,934.51 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.5877
7.1330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to XAF 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 11.4115, compared to 8.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.6879 XAF (High: 13.4454 / Low: 11.7575). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3516 XAF (High: 7.8109 / Low: 7.4593).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6879
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3516

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 0.9357 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.0498) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.2478), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1980 (-24.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.0498
2015 Avg (January) 17.2478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4462 12.7048 13.0498
February 13.4454 11.7575 12.2481
March 12.4576 11.2582 11.7747
April 11.4308 10.7673 11.1396
May 10.7087 10.2914 10.5962
June 10.1177 9.3106 9.6605
July 9.3126 8.6148 9.0662
August 8.6279 8.0224 8.2798
September 8.0613 7.5607 7.7288
October 7.8109 7.4593 7.6709
November 8.3218 7.6643 7.9886
December 8.7536 8.2526 8.5464