YEARLY HIGH
0.1074 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0998 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1041 MZN

2018 SOS to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.1074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.0998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1019 to the December average rate of 0.1052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1074 was down 13.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537 MZN
2017 Average 555 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 499 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.83 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1070
0.1010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1043, compared to 0.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 MZN (High: 0.1037 / Low: 0.0998). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MZN (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.1043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1065) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-11.02%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1065
2017 Avg (March) 0.1197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1038 0.1003 0.1019
February 0.1056 0.1039 0.1049
March 0.1074 0.1048 0.1065
April 0.1061 0.1034 0.1051
May 0.1060 0.1030 0.1044
June 0.1043 0.1023 0.1033
July 0.1038 0.1001 0.1020
August 0.1037 0.0998 0.1015
September 0.1053 0.1035 0.1046
October 0.1053 0.1043 0.1046
November 0.1059 0.1042 0.1051
December 0.1064 0.1039 0.1052