YEARLY HIGH
8.9181 SYP
YEARLY LOW
8.2941 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5501 SYP

2018 MZN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 8.9181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 8.2941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6239 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7184 to the December average rate of 8.4425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9181 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7497, 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 44,590 SYP
2017 Average 26,498 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 41,471 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,119.70 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.8178
8.2779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SYP 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 8.5300, compared to 8.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3229 SYP (High: 8.9181 / Low: 8.5952). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 SYP (High: 8.5232 / Low: 8.4772).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3229
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

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 0.2660 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 8.7728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.9988), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7740 (+25.35%).

2018 Avg (August) 8.7728
2017 Avg (August) 6.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7684 8.5580 8.7184
February 8.5125 8.4054 8.4524
March 8.4432 8.2941 8.3229
April 8.6299 8.4124 8.4871
May 8.6264 8.4850 8.5563
June 8.6978 8.5884 8.6432
July 8.8746 8.5758 8.7298
August 8.9181 8.5952 8.7728
September 8.6044 8.4596 8.5161
October 8.5232 8.4772 8.4990
November 8.5266 8.4004 8.4612
December 8.5476 8.3590 8.4425