YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 XDR

2016 MZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0162 was down 26.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0220, 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 81 XDR
2015 Average 93 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 46 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.23 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0163
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to XDR 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0018 XDR (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0091).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0149) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-29.17%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0149
2015 Avg (February) 0.0210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0161 0.0152 0.0156
February 0.0162 0.0144 0.0149
March 0.0150 0.0138 0.0143
April 0.0141 0.0132 0.0137
May 0.0132 0.0124 0.0129
June 0.0123 0.0113 0.0117
July 0.0113 0.0105 0.0110
August 0.0104 0.0098 0.0101
September 0.0098 0.0092 0.0094
October 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093
November 0.0099 0.0094 0.0096
December 0.0104 0.0099 0.0102