YEARLY HIGH
18.0734 MZN
YEARLY LOW
15.5705 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7763 MZN

2018 ILS to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 18.0734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 15.5705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5029 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2700 to the December average rate of 16.2516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0734 was down 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.0537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,367 MZN
2017 Average 89,274 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 77,853 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,514.32 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.0358
15.8426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 17.1676, compared to 16.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0374 MZN (High: 16.6079 / Low: 15.5705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3234 MZN (High: 16.4598 / Low: 16.1364).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0374
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3234

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 17.8530) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.9375), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0845 (-5.73%).

2018 Avg (March) 17.8530
2017 Avg (March) 18.9375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5955 16.9755 17.2700
February 17.7363 17.1628 17.4185
March 18.0734 17.4750 17.8530
April 17.4650 16.6004 17.1526
May 17.0311 16.4607 16.7775
June 16.7857 16.2915 16.5338
July 16.5049 15.8213 16.1981
August 16.6079 15.5705 16.0253
September 17.0291 16.5907 16.8372
October 16.7124 16.2929 16.5675
November 16.6628 16.1929 16.4300
December 16.4598 16.1364 16.2516