YEARLY HIGH
8.9873 MZN
YEARLY LOW
8.3493 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7198 MZN

2018 BOB to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 8.9873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 8.3493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6380 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5474 to the December average rate of 8.8266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9873 was down 12.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.3250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,936 MZN
2017 Average 46,324 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 41,747 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,189.87 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.9986
8.4565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 8.7384, compared to 8.7012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3304 MZN (High: 8.6797 / Low: 8.3493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 MZN (High: 8.8144 / Low: 8.7438).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3304
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0705

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 0.1703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 8.9535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.9934), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0399 (-10.41%).

2018 Avg (March) 8.9535
2017 Avg (March) 9.9934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7184 8.4303 8.5474
February 8.8669 8.7551 8.8163
March 8.9873 8.8248 8.9535
April 8.8950 8.6360 8.7831
May 8.7794 8.6193 8.7094
June 8.6775 8.5806 8.6207
July 8.6849 8.4022 8.5469
August 8.6797 8.3493 8.5017
September 8.8089 8.6221 8.7461
October 8.8144 8.7438 8.7709
November 8.8757 8.7458 8.8149
December 8.9178 8.7195 8.8266