YEARLY HIGH
0.1350 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0722 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1060 MZN

2016 SOS to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.1350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0628 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0748 to the December average rate of 0.1273, the exchange rate registered a net change of 70.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1350 was up 60.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675 MZN
2015 Average 291 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 361 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.08 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1394
0.0690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0858, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0114 MZN (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.0973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MZN (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1322).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1335) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0669 (+100.48%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1335
2015 Avg (October) 0.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0765 0.0722 0.0748
February 0.0807 0.0733 0.0788
March 0.0841 0.0782 0.0818
April 0.0880 0.0821 0.0852
May 0.0969 0.0881 0.0908
June 0.1087 0.0973 0.1031
July 0.1183 0.1081 0.1126
August 0.1251 0.1180 0.1217
September 0.1331 0.1251 0.1301
October 0.1350 0.1322 0.1335
November 0.1349 0.1298 0.1327
December 0.1317 0.1229 0.1273