YEARLY HIGH
0.1341 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0744 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1054 MZN

2016 XAF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0766 to the December average rate of 0.1171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1341 was up 56.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 670 MZN
2015 Average 328 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 372 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.45 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1358
0.0713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0885, compared to 0.1222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0107 MZN (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0744). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MZN (High: 0.0972 / Low: 0.0934).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1304) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+79.38%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1304
2015 Avg (October) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0787 0.0744 0.0766
February 0.0851 0.0744 0.0817
March 0.0888 0.0803 0.0850
April 0.0929 0.0875 0.0898
May 0.0972 0.0934 0.0944
June 0.1074 0.0988 0.1036
July 0.1161 0.1074 0.1104
August 0.1247 0.1159 0.1209
September 0.1323 0.1240 0.1294
October 0.1341 0.1280 0.1304
November 0.1305 0.1202 0.1253
December 0.1212 0.1142 0.1171