2018 SBD to MZN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SBD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SBD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 8.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 7.3201.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6939 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6044 to the December average rate of 7.5477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.0140 was down 12.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SBD to MZN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7400, compared to 7.5571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1830 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2745 MZN (High: 7.5946 / Low: 7.3201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1102 MZN (High: 7.5829 / Low: 7.4727).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1691 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 7.9651) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9389 (-10.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7596 | 7.5211 | 7.6044 |
| February | 7.8886 | 7.7591 | 7.8565 |
| March | 8.0140 | 7.8436 | 7.9651 |
| April | 7.8611 | 7.6394 | 7.7959 |
| May | 7.7468 | 7.5588 | 7.6870 |
| June | 7.5829 | 7.4727 | 7.5313 |
| July | 7.5989 | 7.3559 | 7.4579 |
| August | 7.5946 | 7.3201 | 7.4430 |
| September | 7.7165 | 7.5946 | 7.6663 |
| October | 7.6940 | 7.5561 | 7.6171 |
| November | 7.6756 | 7.5510 | 7.6102 |
| December | 7.6809 | 7.4065 | 7.5477 |