YEARLY HIGH
39.3532 MZN
YEARLY LOW
33.6517 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.4319 MZN

2018 BAM to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 39.3532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 33.6517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7014 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8197 to the December average rate of 35.5004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.3532 was down 3.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.9179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,766 MZN
2017 Average 185,179 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 168,259 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,507.23 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.4441
34.2481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 37.4052, compared to 35.4586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.4653 MZN (High: 38.3536 / Low: 35.8883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8186 MZN (High: 35.7971 / Low: 34.9785).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4653
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8186

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 39.0111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.8153), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1958 (+3.16%).

2018 Avg (March) 39.0111
2017 Avg (March) 37.8153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3536 35.8883 36.8197
February 38.8828 37.7639 38.4813
March 39.3532 38.3615 39.0111
April 38.6515 36.9229 38.1327
May 36.9395 35.4547 36.4140
June 36.1498 34.9486 35.5723
July 36.1018 34.5928 35.3384
August 35.7519 33.6517 34.6811
September 36.6592 35.4524 36.1521
October 36.3424 35.1071 35.6045
November 36.6655 35.0086 35.4749
December 35.7971 34.9785 35.5004