2017 MZN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 9.8819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 8.2026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6793 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7341 to the December average rate of 9.2739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.8819 was down 26.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4462, 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 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9690, compared to 9.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2021 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.6793 XAF (High: 9.8819 / Low: 8.2026). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1777 XAF (High: 8.8304 / Low: 8.6527).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4790 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 9.3940) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2665 (-2.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8304 | 8.6527 | 8.7341 |
| February | 8.9391 | 8.6330 | 8.7768 |
| March | 8.9655 | 8.7733 | 8.8757 |
| April | 9.4397 | 8.9770 | 9.2561 |
| May | 9.4338 | 8.2344 | 8.7772 |
| June | 9.8819 | 8.2026 | 9.3940 |
| July | 9.6904 | 9.1176 | 9.4045 |
| August | 9.1906 | 8.9662 | 9.0811 |
| September | 9.0681 | 8.8517 | 8.9478 |
| October | 9.2630 | 8.9582 | 9.1412 |
| November | 9.2762 | 9.0131 | 9.1781 |
| December | 9.3993 | 9.0418 | 9.2739 |