YEARLY HIGH
3.6820 MZN
YEARLY LOW
3.2055 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4305 MZN

2012 SZL to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 3.6820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 3.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4765 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3712 to the December average rate of 3.4241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6820 was down 24.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,410 MZN
2011 Average 20,083 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 16,027 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,382.46 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.6376
3.2808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.4563, compared to 3.4047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2913 MZN (High: 3.5491 / Low: 3.2578). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0627 MZN (High: 3.4164 / Low: 3.3537).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2913
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.1601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.5420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8510 (-19.37%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.5420
2011 Avg (February) 4.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4749 3.2785 3.3712
February 3.6820 3.4693 3.5420
March 3.6611 3.5199 3.6078
April 3.6039 3.4401 3.5332
May 3.5491 3.2578 3.3731
June 3.4037 3.2055 3.3105
July 3.4396 3.2825 3.3813
August 3.5153 3.3742 3.4379
September 3.5276 3.3872 3.4617
October 3.4577 3.2370 3.3393
November 3.4164 3.3537 3.3841
December 3.4907 3.3419 3.4241