YEARLY HIGH
19.2696 MZN
YEARLY LOW
17.5965 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3380 MZN

2018 PEN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 19.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 17.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6731 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3703 to the December average rate of 18.1318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.2696 was down 11.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.8047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 96,348 MZN
2017 Average 98,533 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 87,982 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,365.57 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.1583
17.7270
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MZN 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 18.5936, compared to 18.0824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6314 MZN (High: 18.4280 / Low: 17.7966). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3150 MZN (High: 18.5457 / Low: 18.2307).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6314
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3956 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 19.0390) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.2050), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1660 (-10.21%).

2018 Avg (March) 19.0390
2017 Avg (March) 21.2050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7183 18.1607 18.3703
February 18.9572 18.5344 18.7544
March 19.2696 18.9014 19.0390
April 18.9747 18.3592 18.7870
May 18.5457 18.2307 18.3914
June 18.4101 18.0843 18.2196
July 18.3436 17.7348 18.0118
August 18.1529 17.5965 17.8462
September 18.4811 18.0245 18.2755
October 18.3526 18.0173 18.1867
November 18.1724 17.8569 18.0423
December 18.4280 17.7966 18.1318