2018 SDG to MZN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 8.6785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.2651.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4134 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4249 to the December average rate of 1.2817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.6785 was down 21.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.1234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG 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 4.2896, compared to 2.4398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8498 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 5.3251 MZN (High: 8.6785 / Low: 3.3534). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 MZN (High: 1.2879 / Low: 1.2651).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.5231 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.9018) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9034), the exchange rate shifted by -7.0016 (-64.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5614 | 8.3765 | 8.4249 |
| February | 8.6785 | 3.3534 | 3.9018 |
| March | 3.4449 | 3.3886 | 3.4217 |
| April | 3.3961 | 3.2916 | 3.3522 |
| May | 3.3675 | 3.2891 | 3.3322 |
| June | 3.3221 | 3.2851 | 3.3049 |
| July | 3.3342 | 3.2209 | 3.2766 |
| August | 3.3208 | 3.2024 | 3.2583 |
| September | 3.3808 | 3.3149 | 3.3555 |
| October | 3.3724 | 1.2707 | 2.1894 |
| November | 1.2879 | 1.2651 | 1.2774 |
| December | 1.2952 | 1.2655 | 1.2817 |