YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0020 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0028 MZN

2016 STD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0021 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0036 was up 57.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 MZN
2015 Average 9 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 10 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.19 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0036
0.0019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0024, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 MZN (High: 0.0030 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MZN (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0025).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+79.38%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0035
2015 Avg (October) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0021 0.0020 0.0021
February 0.0023 0.0020 0.0022
March 0.0024 0.0021 0.0023
April 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024
May 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
June 0.0030 0.0026 0.0028
July 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
August 0.0034 0.0031 0.0032
September 0.0035 0.0033 0.0035
October 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
November 0.0035 0.0032 0.0034
December 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031