YEARLY HIGH
157.2887 GNF
YEARLY LOW
145.0273 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
150.2474 GNF

2018 MZN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 157.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 145.0273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2614 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.4822 to the December average rate of 150.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 157.2887 was up 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 153.3613, 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 786,443 GNF
2017 Average 712,295 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 725,136 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,307.00 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

154.9711
144.7248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to GNF 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 149.3233, compared to 151.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.3233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 6.4550 GNF (High: 157.2887 / Low: 150.8337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4854 GNF (High: 148.7658 / Low: 147.2804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.4550
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4854

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 4.6471 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 154.1172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 146.1760), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9412 (+5.43%).

2018 Avg (August) 154.1172
2017 Avg (August) 146.1760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.5789 149.6649 152.4822
February 148.7658 147.2804 147.8351
March 147.5537 145.0273 145.5787
April 151.1482 146.6209 148.6536
May 151.1941 148.3948 149.7964
June 152.4540 150.6933 151.5935
July 155.7451 150.3703 153.3898
August 157.2887 150.8337 154.1172
September 151.7286 148.6073 149.9035
October 150.6591 148.6708 149.8688
November 151.7358 148.1149 149.6735
December 152.6135 148.2610 150.0770