2018 MZN to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2294 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.0439 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1349 BTN

2018 MZN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.2294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.0439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1855 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0770 to the December average rate of 1.1581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2294 was up 12.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0890, 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 6,147 BTN

2017 Average 5,081 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 5,220 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 927.45 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2308

1.0346

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BTN 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 1.0876, compared to 1.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0729 BTN (High: 1.2099 / Low: 1.1370). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 BTN (High: 1.1317 / Low: 1.1105).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.2145) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1485 (+13.93%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.2145

2017 Avg (October) 1.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0867	1.0557	1.0770
February	1.0774	1.0441	1.0566
March	1.0672	1.0439	1.0509
April	1.1185	1.0578	1.0823
May	1.1317	1.1105	1.1212
June	1.1534	1.1168	1.1373
July	1.1820	1.1411	1.1640
August	1.2076	1.1662	1.1846
September	1.2086	1.1832	1.1914
October	1.2294	1.2003	1.2145
November	1.2099	1.1370	1.1804
December	1.1900	1.1421	1.1581