YEARLY HIGH
46.8607 MZN
YEARLY LOW
41.5461 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.1980 MZN

2018 LYD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 46.8607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 41.5461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3146 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.9218 to the December average rate of 43.6678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.8607 was down 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.1621, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234,303 MZN
2017 Average 230,574 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 207,731 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,572.90 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.9868
41.9383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 45.0280, compared to 43.3679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9356 MZN (High: 45.2394 / Low: 43.3038). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6302 MZN (High: 44.1631 / Low: 43.5330).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9356
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6302

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 46.5661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.5390), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9729 (-4.06%).

2018 Avg (March) 46.5661
2017 Avg (March) 48.5390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.2394 43.3038 43.9218
February 46.0619 45.4097 45.8227
March 46.8607 46.0338 46.5661
April 46.1605 44.5863 45.6574
May 44.7355 43.6518 44.4399
June 44.1338 43.4579 43.7602
July 43.8318 42.1229 42.9842
August 43.4560 41.5461 42.3590
September 44.1698 43.1933 43.7701
October 44.1631 43.5330 43.8039
November 44.0288 43.1436 43.6225
December 44.0692 43.1790 43.6678