YEARLY HIGH
1.1775 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.9103 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0424 RUB

2018 MZN to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1.1775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.9103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2671 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9591 to the December average rate of 1.1082, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1775 was up 16.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0132, 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 5,887 RUB
2017 Average 4,558 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 4,552 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,335.67 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1520
0.9025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to RUB 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 0.9844, compared to 1.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1173 RUB (High: 1.0542 / Low: 0.9369). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 RUB (High: 0.9399 / Low: 0.9103).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1812 (+19.34%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1179
2017 Avg (September) 0.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9790 0.9342 0.9591
February 0.9624 0.9126 0.9334
March 0.9399 0.9103 0.9233
April 1.0542 0.9369 1.0017
May 1.0685 1.0084 1.0356
June 1.0737 1.0288 1.0535
July 1.0879 1.0365 1.0653
August 1.1717 1.0846 1.1312
September 1.1775 1.0799 1.1179
October 1.1064 1.0704 1.0870
November 1.1156 1.0713 1.0931
December 1.1436 1.0820 1.1082