YEARLY HIGH
18.3378 MZN
YEARLY LOW
15.3274 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7190 MZN

2018 PLN to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 18.3378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 15.3274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0104 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3252 to the December average rate of 16.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3378 was down 4.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 366,756 MZN
2017 Average 340,490 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 306,548 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,207.72 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3613
15.5828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 17.3394, compared to 16.0985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2180 MZN (High: 17.9964 / Low: 16.7784). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3634 MZN (High: 16.3252 / Low: 15.9618).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2180
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3634

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 1.1640 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 18.1298) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.2608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8690 (+5.03%).

2018 Avg (March) 18.1298
2017 Avg (March) 17.2608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9964 16.7784 17.3252
February 18.3110 17.6618 18.0512
March 18.3378 17.8214 18.1298
April 18.1479 17.0266 17.7680
May 16.8831 15.9841 16.6040
June 16.5533 15.7961 16.1579
July 16.2091 15.7607 15.9560
August 16.3423 15.3274 15.8144
September 16.7368 16.1153 16.3844
October 16.3952 15.8055 16.1681
November 16.2903 15.8769 16.0910
December 16.3252 15.9618 16.1775