YEARLY HIGH
39.5002 TZS
YEARLY LOW
36.2575 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.7988 TZS

2018 MZN to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 39.5002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 36.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2427 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0345 to the December average rate of 37.7439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5002 was down 2.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.6639, 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 197,501 TZS
2017 Average 174,893 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 181,287 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,213.50 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.1259
36.2265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to TZS 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 37.5169, compared to 38.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.5169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.4922 TZS (High: 38.3922 / Low: 36.9000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2289 TZS (High: 37.8461 / Low: 37.6171).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4922
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2289

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 1.1149 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 38.8842) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.6411), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2431 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (August) 38.8842
2017 Avg (August) 36.6411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4094 37.3970 38.0345
February 37.2270 36.7864 36.9829
March 37.0360 36.2575 36.4681
April 38.3922 36.9000 37.4592
May 38.2397 37.6313 37.9051
June 39.1017 37.9404 38.2516
July 39.3046 37.8604 38.6013
August 39.5002 38.1339 38.8842
September 38.1770 37.4993 37.7693
October 37.8461 37.6171 37.7609
November 38.2357 37.4265 37.7249
December 38.1808 37.4311 37.7439