YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 USD

2018 MZN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0169 to the December average rate of 0.0164, 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 0.0173 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0170, 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 87 USD
2017 Average 78 USD
Yearly Trough Low 81 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.05 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0171
0.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to USD 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0167). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0165).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0170) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0170
2017 Avg (August) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0170 0.0166 0.0169
February 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
March 0.0164 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0168 0.0163 0.0165
May 0.0168 0.0165 0.0166
June 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
July 0.0172 0.0167 0.0169
August 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
September 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
October 0.0166 0.0165 0.0165
November 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
December 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164