2018 RUB to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0985 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.8493 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9640 MZN

2018 RUB to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.0985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.8493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2492 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0427 to the December average rate of 0.9026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0985 was down 12.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,492 MZN

2017 Average 5,514 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 4,246 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,246.06 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1030

0.8645

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.0187, compared to 0.9093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1188 MZN (High: 1.0673 / Low: 0.9486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 MZN (High: 0.9342 / Low: 0.9039).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0833 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.0831) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1133 (-9.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.0831

2017 Avg (March) 1.1963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0704	1.0215	1.0427
February	1.0958	1.0390	1.0716
March	1.0985	1.0640	1.0831
April	1.0673	0.9486	0.9997
May	0.9916	0.9359	0.9658
June	0.9720	0.9314	0.9493
July	0.9648	0.9192	0.9389
August	0.9220	0.8534	0.8844
September	0.9260	0.8493	0.8951
October	0.9342	0.9039	0.9200
November	0.9334	0.8963	0.9149
December	0.9242	0.8744	0.9026