YEARLY HIGH
49.6004 MZN
YEARLY LOW
43.9933 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.5033 MZN

2018 CAD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 49.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 43.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6072 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5265 to the December average rate of 45.3598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.6004 was down 8.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.1504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 248,002 MZN
2017 Average 247,486 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 219,966 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,035.90 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.8025
44.5878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 47.2744, compared to 45.7323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.4675 MZN (High: 49.6004 / Low: 47.1330). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1879 MZN (High: 48.4588 / Low: 47.2709).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4675
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 48.4513) against the same month in 2017 (average: 53.6342), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1829 (-9.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 48.4513
2017 Avg (February) 53.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.8994 46.8656 47.5265
February 49.6004 47.1330 48.4513
March 48.4588 47.2709 47.8644
April 48.5934 46.4216 47.6279
May 47.3202 46.0874 46.7594
June 46.3133 44.4840 45.4170
July 45.6857 44.2812 44.9390
August 46.3268 43.9933 45.0149
September 47.2032 45.5379 46.4264
October 47.3711 46.0949 46.5260
November 46.6104 45.3898 46.1276
December 46.2069 44.5708 45.3598