YEARLY HIGH
1.8094 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.5458 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6786 XPF

2018 MZN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 1.8094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.5458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6560 to the December average rate of 1.7194, 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 1.8094 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8033, 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 9,047 XPF
2017 Average 8,260 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,729 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.90 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7813
1.5437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to XPF 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 1.6334, compared to 1.7239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1048 XPF (High: 1.8094 / Low: 1.7046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 XPF (High: 1.7457 / Low: 1.7074).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.0696 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.7615) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1095 (+6.63%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.7615
2017 Avg (August) 1.6520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6992 1.5971 1.6560
February 1.6179 1.5686 1.5863
March 1.5869 1.5458 1.5635
April 1.6536 1.5779 1.6022
May 1.7224 1.6541 1.6771
June 1.7400 1.6892 1.7150
July 1.7605 1.6978 1.7296
August 1.8094 1.7046 1.7615
September 1.7172 1.6666 1.6936
October 1.7388 1.6981 1.7141
November 1.7457 1.7074 1.7249
December 1.7462 1.7010 1.7194