YEARLY HIGH
1.4625 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.3347 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3925 BDT

2018 MZN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.4625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.3347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1278 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4055 to the December average rate of 1.3746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4625 was up 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4123, 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 7,313 BDT
2017 Average 6,349 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 6,673 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.14 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4432
1.3341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BDT 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 1.3863, compared to 1.3986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0656 BDT (High: 1.4625 / Low: 1.3969). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 BDT (High: 1.4265 / Low: 1.4119).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0656
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 0.0472 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.4341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1093 (+8.25%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.4341
2017 Avg (August) 1.3248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4173 1.3829 1.4055
February 1.3798 1.3589 1.3656
March 1.3604 1.3347 1.3432
April 1.4180 1.3560 1.3779
May 1.4197 1.3933 1.4068
June 1.4265 1.4119 1.4190
July 1.4554 1.4004 1.4273
August 1.4625 1.3969 1.4341
September 1.4011 1.3775 1.3870
October 1.4071 1.3772 1.3923
November 1.3873 1.3679 1.3763
December 1.3924 1.3603 1.3746