YEARLY HIGH
10.0175 SOS
YEARLY LOW
9.3117 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6097 SOS

2018 MZN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 10.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 9.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7058 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8145 to the December average rate of 9.5069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0175 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9840, 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 50,087 SOS
2017 Average 45,254 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 46,559 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,528.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.8960
9.3428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SOS 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 9.5863, compared to 9.6330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3715 SOS (High: 10.0175 / Low: 9.6460). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0843 SOS (High: 9.5837 / Low: 9.4994).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3715
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0843

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2876 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 9.8499) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3821 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 9.8499
2017 Avg (August) 9.4678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9665 9.6324 9.8145
February 9.6243 9.4688 9.5331
March 9.5459 9.3117 9.3889
April 9.6685 9.4268 9.5195
May 9.7099 9.4313 9.5795
June 9.7781 9.5889 9.6821
July 9.9881 9.6295 9.8013
August 10.0175 9.6460 9.8499
September 9.6595 9.4969 9.5623
October 9.5837 9.4994 9.5605
November 9.5942 9.4449 9.5174
December 9.6265 9.4004 9.5069