2018 LKR to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3999 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.3321 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3717 MZN

2018 LKR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.3999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0678 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3842 to the December average rate of 0.3383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3999 was down 16.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,000 MZN

2017 Average 2,109 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 1,661 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.07 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4034

0.3323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.3866, compared to 0.3568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0185 MZN (High: 0.3554 / Low: 0.3368). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 MZN (High: 0.3956 / Low: 0.3901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.3975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0591 (-12.94%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.3975

2017 Avg (March) 0.4566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3913	0.3802	0.3842
February	0.3956	0.3901	0.3935
March	0.3999	0.3919	0.3975
April	0.3951	0.3779	0.3885
May	0.3841	0.3779	0.3812
June	0.3778	0.3714	0.3748
July	0.3769	0.3636	0.3705
August	0.3726	0.3610	0.3663
September	0.3731	0.3574	0.3664
October	0.3591	0.3466	0.3539
November	0.3554	0.3368	0.3455
December	0.3426	0.3321	0.3383