YEARLY HIGH
0.0075 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 MZN

2018 LAK to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0075 was down 15.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 MZN
2017 Average 39 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 34 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.41 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0075
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 MZN (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MZN (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0071).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-12.49%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0075
2017 Avg (March) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
February 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
March 0.0075 0.0073 0.0075
April 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
June 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
July 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
August 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
September 0.0071 0.0070 0.0071
October 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
December 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071