YEARLY HIGH
0.1366 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1248 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1308 SBD

2018 MZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.1248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1315 to the December average rate of 0.1325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1366 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1327, 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 683 SBD
2017 Average 610 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 624 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.14 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1353
0.1247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SBD 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 0.1293, compared to 0.1324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0049 SBD (High: 0.1366 / Low: 0.1317). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SBD (High: 0.1338 / Low: 0.1319).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+6.06%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1344
2017 Avg (August) 0.1267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1330 0.1289 0.1315
February 0.1289 0.1268 0.1273
March 0.1275 0.1248 0.1256
April 0.1309 0.1272 0.1283
May 0.1323 0.1291 0.1301
June 0.1338 0.1319 0.1328
July 0.1359 0.1316 0.1341
August 0.1366 0.1317 0.1344
September 0.1317 0.1296 0.1304
October 0.1323 0.1300 0.1313
November 0.1324 0.1303 0.1314
December 0.1350 0.1302 0.1325