YEARLY HIGH
10.2667 CRC
YEARLY LOW
9.1301 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5724 CRC

2018 MZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 10.2667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 9.1301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1366 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6009 to the December average rate of 9.8119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2667 was up 6.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6060, 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 51,334 CRC
2017 Average 44,252 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 45,650 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,683.19 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1092
9.1045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to CRC 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 9.4022, compared to 9.7427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4955 CRC (High: 10.2667 / Low: 9.7712). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1154 CRC (High: 9.5698 / Low: 9.4544).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4955
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1154

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 0.2261 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.0255) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6897 (+7.39%).

2018 Avg (November) 10.0255
2017 Avg (November) 9.3358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6952 9.4326 9.6009
February 9.4563 9.2987 9.3748
March 9.2994 9.1301 9.1882
April 9.4817 9.2497 9.3304
May 9.4876 9.3190 9.4026
June 9.5698 9.4544 9.5160
July 9.7686 9.4468 9.6143
August 9.8214 9.4765 9.6697
September 9.7278 9.5136 9.5763
October 10.0045 9.5397 9.7583
November 10.2667 9.7712 10.0255
December 9.9499 9.6877 9.8119