YEARLY HIGH
9.8869 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.2105 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0761 XOF

2017 MZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 9.8869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 8.2105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6764 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7483 to the December average rate of 9.2739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.8869 was down 26.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.5118, 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 49,434 XOF
2016 Average 49,203 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 41,052 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,381.95 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4806
8.6817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to XOF 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 8.9795, compared to 9.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.6764 XOF (High: 9.8869 / Low: 8.2105). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1447 XOF (High: 8.8202 / Low: 8.6755).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.6764
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.4777 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 9.4017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2831 (-2.92%).

2017 Avg (June) 9.4017
2016 Avg (June) 9.6848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8202 8.6755 8.7483
February 8.9521 8.6507 8.7918
March 8.9942 8.7987 8.8946
April 9.4432 8.9753 9.2593
May 9.4170 8.2469 8.7816
June 9.8869 8.2105 9.4017
July 9.7154 9.1176 9.4140
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