YEARLY HIGH
0.2580 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.1881 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2198 SZL

2018 MZN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2065 to the December average rate of 0.2334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2580 was up 8.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2389, 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 1,290 SZL
2017 Average 1,040 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 940 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.59 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2491
0.1862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to SZL 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 0.2038, compared to 0.2357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0253 SZL (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2327). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 SZL (High: 0.1941 / Low: 0.1881).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2439) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+14.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2439
2017 Avg (September) 0.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2134 0.1972 0.2065
February 0.2006 0.1896 0.1944
March 0.1941 0.1881 0.1915
April 0.2082 0.1933 0.1993
May 0.2121 0.2037 0.2084
June 0.2317 0.2106 0.2225
July 0.2322 0.2216 0.2273
August 0.2493 0.2281 0.2387
September 0.2580 0.2327 0.2439
October 0.2464 0.2330 0.2396
November 0.2396 0.2235 0.2316
December 0.2384 0.2230 0.2334