YEARLY HIGH
1.0966 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.8462 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9354 MZN

2017 KGS to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.0966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.8462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2504 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0201 to the December average rate of 0.8581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0966 was down 5.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,483 MZN
2016 Average 4,505 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,231 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,252.22 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0363
0.8419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.9872, compared to 0.8836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2176 MZN (High: 1.0966 / Low: 0.8790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 MZN (High: 1.0204 / Low: 1.0057).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2176
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.9007) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1328 (-12.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.9007
2016 Avg (August) 1.0335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0334 1.0133 1.0201
February 1.0204 1.0057 1.0149
March 1.0192 0.9815 1.0014
April 0.9992 0.9579 0.9730
May 1.0453 0.9428 1.0003
June 1.0419 0.8609 0.9134
July 0.8910 0.8549 0.8751
August 1.0966 0.8790 0.9007
September 0.9059 0.8882 0.8977
October 0.9033 0.8872 0.8914
November 0.8861 0.8708 0.8789
December 0.8751 0.8462 0.8581