YEARLY HIGH
62.0910 MZN
YEARLY LOW
57.7491 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.2516 MZN

2018 BMD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 62.0910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 57.7491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3419 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 59.0776 to the December average rate of 61.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 62.0910 was down 13.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 71.5057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,455 MZN
2017 Average 321,343 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 288,745 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,709.35 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

62.1934
58.4030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 60.3910, compared to 60.1123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.3910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.1123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.1659 MZN (High: 59.9150 / Low: 57.7491). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3280 MZN (High: 60.7502 / Low: 60.4223).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1659
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1943 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 61.8775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3135 (-10.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 61.8775
2017 Avg (March) 69.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.1720 58.7401 59.0776
February 61.2689 60.4978 60.9291
March 62.0910 60.9948 61.8775
April 61.2182 59.6750 60.6832
May 60.6490 59.7000 60.1915
June 59.9625 59.2084 59.5872
July 60.0496 58.0318 59.0032
August 59.9150 57.7491 58.7189
September 60.8762 59.9150 60.4807
October 60.7502 60.4223 60.5998
November 61.3044 60.4010 60.8669
December 61.6055 60.2502 61.0041