YEARLY HIGH
9.9459 XOF
YEARLY LOW
8.4970 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2272 XOF

2018 MZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 9.9459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 8.4970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4489 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1026 to the December average rate of 9.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9459 was up 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.8869, 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 49,729 XOF
2017 Average 45,386 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 42,485 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,244.38 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7917
8.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to XOF 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 8.9785, compared to 9.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5758 XOF (High: 9.9459 / Low: 9.3700). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2105 XOF (High: 9.5960 / Low: 9.3855).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5758
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2105

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 0.3826 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3826

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 9.6829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6018 (+6.63%).

2018 Avg (August) 9.6829
2017 Avg (August) 9.0811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3402 8.7793 9.1026
February 8.8934 8.6226 8.7200
March 8.7228 8.4970 8.5947
April 9.0900 8.6739 8.8073
May 9.4677 9.0922 9.2191
June 9.5646 9.2853 9.4271
July 9.6772 9.3327 9.5077
August 9.9459 9.3700 9.6829
September 9.4395 9.1612 9.3096
October 9.5579 9.3345 9.4220
November 9.5960 9.3855 9.4816
December 9.5985 9.3502 9.4515