YEARLY HIGH
0.1855 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1528 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1693 BWP

2018 MZN to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.1855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1650 to the December average rate of 0.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1855 was up 5.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1757, 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 928 BWP
2017 Average 808 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 764 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.76 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1826
0.1521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BWP 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 0.1620, compared to 0.1765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0097 BWP (High: 0.1837 / Low: 0.1741). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BWP (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1528).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1801) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+7.77%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1801
2017 Avg (August) 0.1671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1679 0.1585 0.1650
February 0.1597 0.1546 0.1569
March 0.1567 0.1528 0.1546
April 0.1647 0.1563 0.1592
May 0.1666 0.1626 0.1648
June 0.1756 0.1663 0.1716
July 0.1771 0.1720 0.1747
August 0.1855 0.1768 0.1801
September 0.1837 0.1741 0.1784
October 0.1794 0.1752 0.1761
November 0.1776 0.1714 0.1748
December 0.1776 0.1727 0.1753