2018 MZN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

364.5183 STD

YEARLY LOW

319.3094 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

342.9871 STD

2018 MZN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 364.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 319.3094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.2089 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 341.8418 to the December average rate of 345.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 364.5183 was down 1.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 369.2577, 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 1,822,592 STD

2017 Average 1,693,550 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,596,547 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 226,044.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

362.2617

317.7271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to STD 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 335.7251, compared to 350.2492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.5241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.7251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 350.2492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 19.2684 STD (High: 347.8353 / Low: 328.5670). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1251 STD (High: 349.6356 / Low: 346.5106).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.2684

October Spread (Stable) ±3.1251

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 16.0329 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 358.5505) against the same month in 2017 (average: 339.4639), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0866 (+5.62%).

2018 Avg (August) 358.5505

2017 Avg (August) 339.4639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.8353	328.5670	341.8418
February	331.2021	322.5833	325.8089
March	326.2003	319.3094	321.4384
April	336.4627	324.7088	328.5873
May	352.1618	340.4971	344.1440
June	356.9684	348.3316	352.5301
July	361.8424	349.0135	355.7808
August	364.5183	351.3411	358.5505
September	351.3411	345.7937	348.0642
October	349.6356	346.5106	348.1643
November	348.5139	343.3782	345.8544
December	349.3863	341.6998	345.0808