YEARLY HIGH
28.0708 MZN
YEARLY LOW
24.9938 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5233 MZN

2018 TOP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 28.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 24.9938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0770 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2930 to the December average rate of 26.7905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.0708 was down 10.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.3653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,354 MZN
2017 Average 141,803 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 124,969 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,384.95 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.0726
25.1718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 26.9312, compared to 26.1153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2962 MZN (High: 27.1826 / Low: 25.8864). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1598 MZN (High: 26.3706 / Low: 26.2108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2962
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1598

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7096 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 27.8309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.2640), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4331 (-8.04%).

2018 Avg (March) 27.8309
2017 Avg (March) 30.2640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.1826 25.8864 26.2930
February 27.7071 27.2580 27.5182
March 28.0708 27.3460 27.8309
April 27.6914 26.5138 27.2888
May 27.2577 26.1107 26.5792
June 26.3215 25.8030 26.0772
July 25.9404 25.0154 25.4890
August 25.9312 24.9938 25.4135
September 26.3472 25.9312 26.1760
October 26.3706 26.2108 26.2908
November 26.7736 26.3519 26.5321
December 27.3529 26.3388 26.7905