YEARLY HIGH
6.2469 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.7976 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9980 NGN

2018 MZN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 6.2469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5.7976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4494 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0962 to the December average rate of 5.9673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.2469 was up 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1096, 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 31,235 NGN
2017 Average 26,157 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 28,988 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,246.79 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.1823
5.7876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to NGN 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 5.9656, compared to 6.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2122 NGN (High: 6.2469 / Low: 6.0347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 NGN (High: 6.0150 / Low: 5.9739).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2122
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

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 0.1797 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 6.1494) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.8420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3075 (+5.26%).

2018 Avg (August) 6.1494
2017 Avg (August) 5.8420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1677 5.9813 6.0962
February 5.9672 5.8829 5.9165
March 5.9021 5.7976 5.8205
April 6.0327 5.8657 5.9303
May 6.0345 5.9493 5.9839
June 6.0845 6.0053 6.0460
July 6.2183 6.0117 6.1126
August 6.2469 6.0347 6.1494
September 6.0511 5.9599 5.9868
October 6.0150 5.9739 5.9955
November 6.0305 5.8876 5.9715
December 6.0373 5.8928 5.9673