YEARLY HIGH
0.3507 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.3243 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3388 MZN

2018 DJF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.3243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3306 to the December average rate of 0.3427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3507 was down 12.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,753 MZN
2017 Average 1,797 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 1,622 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.61 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3514
0.3278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.3400, compared to 0.3377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0122 MZN (High: 0.3365 / Low: 0.3243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MZN (High: 0.3413 / Low: 0.3394).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0373 (-9.64%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3495
2017 Avg (March) 0.3867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3372 0.3282 0.3306
February 0.3461 0.3404 0.3431
March 0.3507 0.3447 0.3495
April 0.3468 0.3374 0.3431
May 0.3415 0.3357 0.3388
June 0.3368 0.3326 0.3347
July 0.3373 0.3260 0.3316
August 0.3365 0.3243 0.3298
September 0.3419 0.3365 0.3396
October 0.3413 0.3394 0.3404
November 0.3444 0.3393 0.3419
December 0.3461 0.3384 0.3427