YEARLY HIGH
0.8342 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.7602 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7983 GMD

2018 MZN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.8342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.7602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8125 to the December average rate of 0.8109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8342 was up 3.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8094, 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 4,171 GMD
2017 Average 3,585 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 3,801 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.82 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8249
0.7591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to GMD 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 0.7847, compared to 0.8120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0387 GMD (High: 0.8285 / Low: 0.7898). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 GMD (High: 0.8204 / Low: 0.8111).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.8194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+9.07%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.8194
2017 Avg (August) 0.7513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8249 0.8035 0.8125
February 0.7881 0.7707 0.7770
March 0.7769 0.7602 0.7646
April 0.7906 0.7726 0.7783
May 0.7898 0.7776 0.7836
June 0.7977 0.7872 0.7920
July 0.8285 0.7898 0.8086
August 0.8342 0.8017 0.8194
September 0.8144 0.7977 0.8026
October 0.8204 0.8111 0.8165
November 0.8207 0.8075 0.8141
December 0.8216 0.8040 0.8109