YEARLY HIGH
0.9671 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.7849 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8941 MZN

2018 HTG to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.9671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.7849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1822 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9160 to the December average rate of 0.8021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9671 was down 14.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,836 MZN
2017 Average 4,942 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 3,925 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 910.96 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9758
0.7864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.9332, compared to 0.8550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0573 MZN (High: 0.9217 / Low: 0.8644). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 MZN (High: 0.8756 / Low: 0.8654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9600) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0757 (-7.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9600
2017 Avg (March) 1.0356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9424 0.8935 0.9160
February 0.9530 0.9419 0.9499
March 0.9671 0.9443 0.9600
April 0.9514 0.9205 0.9367
May 0.9468 0.9193 0.9313
June 0.9289 0.8898 0.9054
July 0.9217 0.8644 0.8887
August 0.8889 0.8534 0.8717
September 0.8756 0.8654 0.8717
October 0.8694 0.8420 0.8574
November 0.8588 0.8251 0.8382
December 0.8307 0.7849 0.8021