2018 LBP to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0410 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0380 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0398 MZN

2018 LBP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0410 was down 14.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0477, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205 MZN

2017 Average 213 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 190 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.11 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0411

0.0386

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0399, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0399

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 MZN (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0380). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MZN (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0399).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0408) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-11.17%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0408

2017 Avg (March) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0398	0.0386	0.0390
February	0.0404	0.0400	0.0402
March	0.0410	0.0402	0.0408
April	0.0406	0.0393	0.0401
May	0.0401	0.0393	0.0398
June	0.0397	0.0392	0.0394
July	0.0397	0.0384	0.0390
August	0.0396	0.0380	0.0388
September	0.0402	0.0394	0.0400
October	0.0403	0.0399	0.0401
November	0.0405	0.0399	0.0402
December	0.0409	0.0399	0.0404