YEARLY HIGH
141.8886 SLL
YEARLY LOW
104.9971 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.9460 SLL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 709,443 SLL
2017 Average 584,844 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 524,985 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,457.73 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

141.7625
105.3210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.1688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.7232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.1486
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.1838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 123.4248
2017 Avg (August) 123.1776

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