YEARLY HIGH
17.0513 MZN
YEARLY LOW
15.8608 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5468 MZN

2018 QAR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 17.0513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 15.8608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1905 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2297 to the December average rate of 16.7288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.0513 was down 13.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.6401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,256 MZN
2017 Average 87,455 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 79,304 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,952.52 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.0785
16.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 16.5865, compared to 16.5072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6120 MZN (High: 16.4728 / Low: 15.8608). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1319 MZN (High: 16.7269 / Low: 16.5950).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6120
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1319

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3263 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 16.9924) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0095 (-10.58%).

2018 Avg (March) 16.9924
2017 Avg (March) 19.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5258 16.1330 16.2297
February 16.8253 16.6112 16.7337
March 17.0513 16.7500 16.9924
April 16.8136 16.3876 16.6661
May 16.6550 16.3966 16.5318
June 16.4687 16.2615 16.3652
July 16.4926 15.9384 16.2052
August 16.4728 15.8608 16.1315
September 16.7192 16.4538 16.6089
October 16.7269 16.5950 16.6467
November 16.8369 16.5880 16.7222
December 16.9198 16.5477 16.7288