YEARLY HIGH
146.9503 LAK
YEARLY LOW
133.5613 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.7538 LAK

2018 MZN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 146.9503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 133.5613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3890 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.6909 to the December average rate of 140.1082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 146.9503 was up 3.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 141.3260, 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 734,751 LAK
2017 Average 642,653 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 667,806 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,945.02 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

145.6554
133.1234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LAK 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 137.9275, compared to 141.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.9275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 5.1092 LAK (High: 145.3891 / Low: 140.2799). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3470 LAK (High: 141.1412 / Low: 139.7942).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.1092
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3470

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 4.4926 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 144.6111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 135.4531), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1580 (+6.76%).

2018 Avg (August) 144.6111
2017 Avg (August) 135.4531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.6094 137.9341 140.6909
February 137.2778 135.4291 136.1984
March 136.2576 133.5613 134.1678
April 139.6062 135.2125 136.9374
May 140.1485 137.6115 138.6537
June 141.9305 139.5072 140.9167
July 145.3891 140.2799 142.8282
August 146.9503 142.0006 144.6111
September 142.2316 139.8884 140.8659
October 141.1412 139.7942 140.7270
November 141.4876 139.3334 140.3407
December 141.9082 138.5548 140.1082