YEARLY HIGH
0.0297 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0254 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0275 BAM

2018 MZN to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0272 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0297 was up 0.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 BAM
2017 Average 135 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 127 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.53 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0292
0.0253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BAM 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 BAM (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BAM (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0279).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0288) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0271), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.46%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0288
2017 Avg (August) 0.0271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0261 0.0272
February 0.0265 0.0257 0.0260
March 0.0261 0.0254 0.0256
April 0.0271 0.0259 0.0262
May 0.0282 0.0271 0.0275
June 0.0286 0.0277 0.0281
July 0.0289 0.0277 0.0283
August 0.0297 0.0280 0.0288
September 0.0282 0.0273 0.0277
October 0.0285 0.0275 0.0281
November 0.0286 0.0273 0.0282
December 0.0286 0.0279 0.0282