YEARLY HIGH
9.1208 MZN
YEARLY LOW
7.5343 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2317 MZN

2017 SBD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 9.1208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 7.5343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5865 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0040 to the December average rate of 7.6827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.1208 was down 9.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.0666, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,604 MZN
2016 Average 39,650 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 37,672 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,932.54 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.1663
7.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 8.6587, compared to 7.8046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.4761 MZN (High: 9.0105 / Low: 7.5343). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1246 MZN (High: 7.9006 / Low: 7.7760).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4761
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.6672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.0040) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.6885), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3155 (+58.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.0040
2016 Avg (January) 5.6885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1208 8.9202 9.0040
February 9.1037 8.9345 9.0314
March 9.1020 8.7229 8.9039
April 8.8265 8.3431 8.4650
May 9.0353 8.1304 8.6077
June 9.0105 7.5343 7.9405
July 7.8770 7.5589 7.7344
August 7.9700 7.7822 7.8932
September 8.0167 7.8438 7.9258
October 7.9006 7.7760 7.8182
November 7.8270 7.6697 7.7731
December 7.8245 7.5889 7.6827