YEARLY HIGH
0.0346 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0322 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 BBD

2018 MZN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.0322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0346 was up 1.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173 BBD
2017 Average 156 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 161 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.11 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0342
0.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN to BBD 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0329).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0341) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+4.09%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0341
2017 Avg (August) 0.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0340 0.0332 0.0339
February 0.0331 0.0326 0.0328
March 0.0328 0.0322 0.0323
April 0.0335 0.0327 0.0330
May 0.0335 0.0330 0.0332
June 0.0338 0.0334 0.0336
July 0.0345 0.0333 0.0339
August 0.0346 0.0334 0.0341
September 0.0334 0.0329 0.0331
October 0.0331 0.0329 0.0330
November 0.0331 0.0326 0.0329
December 0.0332 0.0325 0.0328