YEARLY HIGH
0.0725 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0662 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0694 MZN

2018 RWF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0692 to the December average rate of 0.0691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0725 was down 16.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 363 MZN
2017 Average 383 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 331 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.60 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0724
0.0668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0702, compared to 0.0685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 MZN (High: 0.0698 / Low: 0.0662). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MZN (High: 0.0725 / Low: 0.0713).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0830), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-13.23%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0720
2017 Avg (March) 0.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0703 0.0681 0.0692
February 0.0723 0.0705 0.0714
March 0.0725 0.0713 0.0720
April 0.0715 0.0690 0.0703
May 0.0705 0.0690 0.0695
June 0.0695 0.0682 0.0688
July 0.0698 0.0662 0.0679
August 0.0682 0.0662 0.0673
September 0.0703 0.0680 0.0690
October 0.0699 0.0682 0.0691
November 0.0694 0.0680 0.0688
December 0.0704 0.0679 0.0691