YEARLY HIGH
16.5959 MZN
YEARLY LOW
14.1546 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2959 MZN

2018 RON to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 16.5959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 14.1546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4413 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4964 to the December average rate of 14.9269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.5959 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.5186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82,979 MZN
2017 Average 79,297 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 70,773 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,206.61 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.5492
14.4140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 15.7103, compared to 14.8815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.9484 MZN (High: 15.1029 / Low: 14.1546). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3177 MZN (High: 14.9953 / Low: 14.6776).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9484
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3177

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 0.6560 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 16.3713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1030 (+0.63%).

2018 Avg (March) 16.3713
2017 Avg (March) 16.2683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0681 15.1363 15.4964
February 16.3613 15.8388 16.1597
March 16.5959 16.1362 16.3713
April 16.2466 15.4814 15.9848
May 15.5529 14.9106 15.3288
June 15.1716 14.7021 14.9207
July 15.0862 14.6147 14.8353
August 15.1029 14.1546 14.5919
September 15.3851 14.9814 15.1723
October 15.0655 14.7148 14.9173
November 14.9953 14.6776 14.8450
December 15.0523 14.6923 14.9269