YEARLY HIGH
1.9271 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.6893 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8331 JPY

2018 MZN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 1.9271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.6893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2378 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8785 to the December average rate of 1.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9271 was up 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9235, 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 9,636 JPY
2017 Average 8,761 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 8,446 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,189.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9085
1.6953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to JPY 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 1.8010, compared to 1.8652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1049 JPY (High: 1.9197 / Low: 1.8148). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 JPY (High: 1.8728 / Low: 1.8442).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1049
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

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 0.1076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.8881) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+1.77%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.8881
2017 Avg (July) 1.8553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9197 1.8148 1.8785
February 1.8059 1.7428 1.7708
March 1.7424 1.6893 1.7131
April 1.8302 1.7326 1.7736
May 1.8452 1.8005 1.8221
June 1.8655 1.8317 1.8478
July 1.9271 1.8468 1.8881
August 1.9267 1.8524 1.8907
September 1.8783 1.8349 1.8525
October 1.8880 1.8444 1.8600
November 1.8728 1.8442 1.8613
December 1.8725 1.7958 1.8385