2018 MZN to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MZN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MZN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 26.3272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 24.3871.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9402 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6329 to the December average rate of 24.7386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.3272 was up 2.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.7396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MZN to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.0670, compared to 25.1625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0955 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1044 LBP (High: 26.3272 / Low: 25.2228). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2045 LBP (High: 25.0477 / Low: 24.8431).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.7838 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 25.7717) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6450), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1267 (+4.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9128 | 25.1426 | 25.6329 |
| February | 25.0009 | 24.7234 | 24.8492 |
| March | 24.8538 | 24.3871 | 24.4819 |
| April | 25.4258 | 24.6190 | 24.9207 |
| May | 25.4576 | 24.9361 | 25.1425 |
| June | 25.5124 | 25.1717 | 25.3749 |
| July | 26.0375 | 25.1709 | 25.6245 |
| August | 26.3272 | 25.2228 | 25.7717 |
| September | 25.3604 | 24.8692 | 25.0291 |
| October | 25.0477 | 24.8431 | 24.9584 |
| November | 25.0822 | 24.6684 | 24.8527 |
| December | 25.0621 | 24.4642 | 24.7386 |