YEARLY HIGH
0.1198 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1113 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1147 BOB

2018 MZN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.1198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1170 to the December average rate of 0.1133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1198 was up 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1178, 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 599 BOB
2017 Average 542 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 556 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.51 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1182
0.1111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BOB 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0046 BOB (High: 0.1198 / Low: 0.1152). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1135).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1176) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.28%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1176
2017 Avg (August) 0.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1186 0.1147 0.1170
February 0.1142 0.1128 0.1134
March 0.1133 0.1113 0.1117
April 0.1158 0.1124 0.1139
May 0.1160 0.1139 0.1148
June 0.1165 0.1152 0.1160
July 0.1190 0.1151 0.1170
August 0.1198 0.1152 0.1176
September 0.1160 0.1135 0.1143
October 0.1144 0.1135 0.1140
November 0.1143 0.1127 0.1134
December 0.1147 0.1121 0.1133