2018 KES to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6154 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.5689 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5949 MZN

2018 KES to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.6154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0465 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5743 to the December average rate of 0.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6154 was down 11.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,077 MZN

2017 Average 3,108 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,845 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.61 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6154

0.5706

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.5963, compared to 0.5934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0206 MZN (High: 0.5951 / Low: 0.5745). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MZN (High: 0.6025 / Low: 0.5952).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0614 (-9.12%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6117

2017 Avg (March) 0.6731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5882	0.5689	0.5743
February	0.6055	0.5968	0.6008
March	0.6154	0.6054	0.6117
April	0.6069	0.5940	0.6032
May	0.6022	0.5887	0.5981
June	0.5937	0.5863	0.5899
July	0.5958	0.5768	0.5862
August	0.5951	0.5745	0.5832
September	0.6032	0.5950	0.5997
October	0.6025	0.5952	0.5995
November	0.6015	0.5874	0.5949
December	0.6020	0.5875	0.5970