YEARLY HIGH
1.2616 MZN
YEARLY LOW
1.1597 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2151 MZN

2018 DOP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.2616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.1597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1020 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2183 to the December average rate of 1.2107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2616 was down 18.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,308 MZN
2017 Average 6,793 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,798 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.81 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2609
1.1707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.2270, compared to 1.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0438 MZN (High: 1.2104 / Low: 1.1666). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 MZN (High: 1.2104 / Low: 1.1957).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.2534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2160 (-14.70%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.2534
2017 Avg (March) 1.4694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2373 1.2065 1.2183
February 1.2559 1.2318 1.2455
March 1.2616 1.2352 1.2534
April 1.2405 1.2046 1.2264
May 1.2267 1.2046 1.2153
June 1.2104 1.1957 1.2031
July 1.2104 1.1666 1.1886
August 1.2001 1.1597 1.1782
September 1.2204 1.1963 1.2099
October 1.2389 1.2080 1.2135
November 1.2288 1.2033 1.2178
December 1.2255 1.1978 1.2107