2018 MZN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MZN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MZN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 141.8886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 104.9971.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8915 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.7487 to the December average rate of 137.5366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.8886 was up 9.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 129.9928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MZN to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 125.1688, compared to 130.7232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5544 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 31.1486 SLL (High: 141.8886 / Low: 110.7401). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7496 SLL (High: 138.8561 / Low: 138.1064).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 14.1838 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 123.4248) against the same month in 2017 (average: 123.1776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2472 (+0.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.4726 | 127.3784 | 129.7487 |
| February | 127.2804 | 125.1295 | 125.9434 |
| March | 126.8799 | 123.4319 | 124.0579 |
| April | 129.9040 | 125.2230 | 126.8109 |
| May | 130.8541 | 127.0432 | 129.3178 |
| June | 131.6996 | 105.4394 | 115.1340 |
| July | 112.2267 | 104.9971 | 108.3578 |
| August | 141.8886 | 110.7401 | 123.4248 |
| September | 140.0317 | 137.8207 | 138.7257 |
| October | 138.8561 | 138.1064 | 138.4496 |
| November | 138.9049 | 136.8580 | 137.8449 |
| December | 139.2526 | 136.1891 | 137.5366 |