YEARLY HIGH
1.1948 MZN
YEARLY LOW
1.0805 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1445 MZN

2018 PHP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1.1948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.0805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1143 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1695 to the December average rate of 1.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1948 was down 17.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 298,706 MZN
2017 Average 319,097 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 270,135 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,570.79 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1959
1.0940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.1620, compared to 1.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0411 MZN (High: 1.1216 / Low: 1.0805). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 MZN (High: 1.1245 / Low: 1.1114).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.1874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1902 (-13.81%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.1874
2017 Avg (March) 1.3777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1852 1.1500 1.1695
February 1.1894 1.1609 1.1745
March 1.1948 1.1690 1.1874
April 1.1801 1.1470 1.1663
May 1.1615 1.1362 1.1519
June 1.1440 1.1074 1.1225
July 1.1243 1.0887 1.1057
August 1.1216 1.0805 1.1024
September 1.1245 1.1114 1.1209
October 1.1355 1.1132 1.1238
November 1.1707 1.1398 1.1536
December 1.1710 1.1422 1.1555