YEARLY HIGH
28.4972 CDF
YEARLY LOW
25.9404 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8841 CDF

2018 MZN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 28.4972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 25.9404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5568 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1042 to the December average rate of 26.6489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.4972 was up 5.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.1008, 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 142,486 CDF
2017 Average 114,549 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 129,702 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,784.11 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.8634
25.9775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to CDF 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 26.7024, compared to 27.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7024
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.7419 CDF (High: 28.4972 / Low: 26.7553). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3513 CDF (High: 27.2708 / Low: 26.9195).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7419
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3513

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 0.6685 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 27.4661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.6868), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7793 (+6.93%).

2018 Avg (July) 27.4661
2017 Avg (July) 25.6868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4654 26.4884 27.1042
February 26.7654 26.2295 26.4357
March 26.4941 25.9404 26.1347
April 27.0800 26.2675 26.6130
May 27.0463 26.6451 26.8275
June 27.2708 26.9195 27.0994
July 28.4972 26.7553 27.4661
August 28.1872 27.0456 27.7062
September 27.4085 26.7269 27.0416
October 27.1732 26.5133 26.8656
November 27.1777 26.2856 26.6663
December 26.8759 26.2376 26.6489