YEARLY HIGH
0.9579 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.8134 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8833 MZN

2018 BTN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.9579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.8134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1445 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9285 to the December average rate of 0.8636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9579 was down 13.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,790 MZN
2017 Average 4,936 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 4,067 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.63 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9644
0.8106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.9203, compared to 0.8462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0530 MZN (High: 0.8795 / Low: 0.8265). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 MZN (High: 0.9005 / Low: 0.8836).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9516) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0977 (-9.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9516
2017 Avg (March) 1.0492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9473 0.9202 0.9285
February 0.9578 0.9282 0.9465
March 0.9579 0.9370 0.9516
April 0.9454 0.8941 0.9243
May 0.9005 0.8836 0.8919
June 0.8954 0.8670 0.8793
July 0.8763 0.8461 0.8592
August 0.8575 0.8281 0.8442
September 0.8451 0.8274 0.8394
October 0.8331 0.8134 0.8234
November 0.8795 0.8265 0.8474
December 0.8756 0.8403 0.8636