YEARLY HIGH
0.5614 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.4350 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4986 MZN

2018 PKR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PKR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.5614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.4350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1264 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5339 to the December average rate of 0.4388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5614 was down 18.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 280,690 MZN
2017 Average 305,319 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 217,487 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,203.28 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5620
0.4276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.5304, compared to 0.4668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0432 MZN (High: 0.4940 / Low: 0.4509). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 MZN (High: 0.5535 / Low: 0.5467).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1100 (-16.65%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5508
2017 Avg (March) 0.6608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5442 0.5309 0.5339
February 0.5535 0.5467 0.5506
March 0.5614 0.5271 0.5508
April 0.5306 0.5158 0.5248
May 0.5244 0.5155 0.5203
June 0.5183 0.4870 0.5020
July 0.4940 0.4509 0.4740
August 0.4895 0.4653 0.4764
September 0.4937 0.4856 0.4903
October 0.4937 0.4540 0.4668
November 0.4579 0.4494 0.4544
December 0.4564 0.4350 0.4388