YEARLY HIGH
0.2580 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1880 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2196 LSL

2018 MZN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0700 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2063 to the December average rate of 0.2338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2580 was up 8.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2388, 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 1,290 LSL
2017 Average 1,040 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 940 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2491
0.1864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to LSL 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 0.2037, compared to 0.2355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0256 LSL (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2324). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 LSL (High: 0.1939 / Low: 0.1880).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+14.09%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2439
2017 Avg (September) 0.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2117 0.1967 0.2063
February 0.2005 0.1892 0.1943
March 0.1939 0.1880 0.1916
April 0.2087 0.1933 0.1994
May 0.2122 0.2038 0.2084
June 0.2319 0.2105 0.2224
July 0.2323 0.2238 0.2273
August 0.2478 0.2258 0.2365
September 0.2580 0.2324 0.2439
October 0.2464 0.2331 0.2398
November 0.2384 0.2233 0.2315
December 0.2385 0.2243 0.2338