YEARLY HIGH
0.7386 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4132 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5826 MZN

2016 NPR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.7386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.4132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3255 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4304 to the December average rate of 0.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7386 was up 52.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,693 MZN
2015 Average 1,889 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,066 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,627.30 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7573
0.4007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MZN 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 0.4841, compared to 0.6811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0511 MZN (High: 0.6395 / Low: 0.5884). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 MZN (High: 0.7386 / Low: 0.7193).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.7276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4078), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3198 (+78.43%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.7276
2015 Avg (October) 0.4078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4484 0.4132 0.4304
February 0.4518 0.4132 0.4424
March 0.4841 0.4462 0.4679
April 0.5027 0.4748 0.4889
May 0.5327 0.5028 0.5124
June 0.5857 0.5392 0.5628
July 0.6395 0.5884 0.6097
August 0.6815 0.6423 0.6624
September 0.7282 0.6816 0.7106
October 0.7386 0.7193 0.7276
November 0.7233 0.6799 0.7049
December 0.6834 0.6551 0.6715