YEARLY HIGH
0.7904 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1152 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3854 SDG

2018 MZN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.7904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.1152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6752 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1187 to the December average rate of 0.7802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 557.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7904 was up 563.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1191, 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 3,952 SDG
2017 Average 519 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 576 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,375.99 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8493
0.0523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SDG 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 0.2643, compared to 0.5064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4904 SDG (High: 0.7869 / Low: 0.2965). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SDG (High: 0.1194 / Low: 0.1168).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4904
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.7828) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6731 (+613.57%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.7828
2017 Avg (November) 0.1097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1194 0.1168 0.1187
February 0.2982 0.1152 0.2741
March 0.2951 0.2903 0.2923
April 0.3038 0.2945 0.2983
May 0.3040 0.2970 0.3001
June 0.3044 0.3010 0.3026
July 0.3105 0.2999 0.3052
August 0.3123 0.3011 0.3070
September 0.3017 0.2958 0.2980
October 0.7869 0.2965 0.5653
November 0.7904 0.7765 0.7828
December 0.7902 0.7721 0.7802