YEARLY HIGH
1.1030 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.9183 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9875 MZN

2017 BTN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.1030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.9183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1848 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0390 to the December average rate of 0.9298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1030 was down 6.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,515 MZN
2016 Average 4,663 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,591 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 923.85 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0651
0.9175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.0309, compared to 0.9442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1805 MZN (High: 1.1019 / Low: 0.9214). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 MZN (High: 1.0538 / Low: 1.0378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1805
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.0528) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2331 (+28.44%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.0528
2016 Avg (May) 0.8196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0531 1.0332 1.0390
February 1.0538 1.0378 1.0480
March 1.0616 1.0341 1.0492
April 1.0561 1.0164 1.0254
May 1.1030 0.9907 1.0528
June 1.1019 0.9214 0.9708
July 0.9524 0.9183 0.9388
August 1.0475 0.9443 0.9642
September 0.9643 0.9366 0.9556
October 0.9486 0.9325 0.9381
November 0.9508 0.9273 0.9386
December 0.9481 0.9190 0.9298