YEARLY HIGH
3.0111 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.5005 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6970 LKR

2018 MZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 2.5005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5106 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6028 to the December average rate of 2.9566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0111 was up 15.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6072, 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 15,056 LKR
2017 Average 11,920 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 12,503 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,553.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0007
2.4717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LKR 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 2.5877, compared to 2.8063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1549 LKR (High: 2.9687 / Low: 2.8139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0358 LKR (High: 2.5636 / Low: 2.5278).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1549
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0358

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 0.0614 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.9566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5645), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3920 (+15.29%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.9566
2017 Avg (December) 2.5645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6304 2.5558 2.6028
February 2.5636 2.5278 2.5414
March 2.5517 2.5005 2.5158
April 2.6461 2.5311 2.5748
May 2.6463 2.6036 2.6233
June 2.6927 2.6470 2.6680
July 2.7501 2.6531 2.6994
August 2.7698 2.6836 2.7304
September 2.7978 2.6804 2.7299
October 2.8855 2.7848 2.8262
November 2.9687 2.8139 2.8951
December 3.0111 2.9187 2.9566