YEARLY HIGH
31.2064 MZN
YEARLY LOW
17.0528 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.6394 MZN

2016 WST to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 31.2064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 17.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1536 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8565 to the December average rate of 28.7150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 60.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.2064 was up 56.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,032 MZN
2015 Average 76,809 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 85,264 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,768.10 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.9376
16.5764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 20.3953, compared to 28.8836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.2470 MZN (High: 24.9127 / Low: 22.6658). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9803 MZN (High: 31.2064 / Low: 30.2261).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2470
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9803

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 1.4294 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 30.6575) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.4952), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1623 (+85.86%).

2016 Avg (October) 30.6575
2015 Avg (October) 16.4952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6892 17.0528 17.8565
February 19.2033 17.2148 18.7154
March 20.4865 18.7345 19.7338
April 21.2867 19.8685 20.6708
May 22.3616 20.7357 21.4994
June 24.9127 22.6658 23.8961
July 26.7213 24.5622 25.8107
August 28.7876 26.8530 27.9276
September 30.7846 28.7760 30.0461
October 31.2064 30.2261 30.6575
November 30.7611 29.2021 30.1444
December 29.3821 27.5504 28.7150