YEARLY HIGH
0.2404 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2166 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2261 SCR

2018 MZN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.2404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.2166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2355 to the December average rate of 0.2242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2404 was up 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2385, 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 1,202 SCR
2017 Average 1,062 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,083 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.17 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2370
0.2190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SCR 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 0.2254, compared to 0.2268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0129 SCR (High: 0.2364 / Low: 0.2234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 SCR (High: 0.2263 / Low: 0.2225).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1891), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0464 (+24.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2355
2017 Avg (January) 0.1891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2404 0.2299 0.2355
February 0.2303 0.2178 0.2235
March 0.2279 0.2166 0.2205
April 0.2260 0.2198 0.2221
May 0.2329 0.2218 0.2242
June 0.2287 0.2244 0.2267
July 0.2340 0.2255 0.2296
August 0.2353 0.2271 0.2315
September 0.2364 0.2234 0.2257
October 0.2292 0.2241 0.2252
November 0.2263 0.2225 0.2243
December 0.2293 0.2214 0.2242