2018 LRD to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5011 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.3637 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4221 MZN

2018 LRD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.5011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.3637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1374 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4658 to the December average rate of 0.3871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5011 was down 35.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,505 MZN

2017 Average 3,138 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 1,818 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.05 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4929

0.3701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.4586, compared to 0.3855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4586

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0376 MZN (High: 0.5011 / Low: 0.4635). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MZN (High: 0.3901 / Low: 0.3853).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4827) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2632 (-35.29%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4827

2017 Avg (February) 0.7459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4906	0.4567	0.4658
February	0.5011	0.4635	0.4827
March	0.4750	0.4635	0.4721
April	0.4675	0.4542	0.4629
May	0.4573	0.4324	0.4497
June	0.4326	0.3989	0.4187
July	0.3976	0.3637	0.3803
August	0.3884	0.3774	0.3826
September	0.3930	0.3794	0.3906
October	0.3901	0.3853	0.3869
November	0.3886	0.3822	0.3858
December	0.3912	0.3811	0.3871