YEARLY HIGH
2.1927 MZN
YEARLY LOW
1.8285 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9703 MZN

2018 UYU to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 2.1927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.8285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3642 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0681 to the December average rate of 1.8932, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1927 was down 13.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,963 MZN
2017 Average 11,225 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 9,142 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,820.91 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2136
1.8084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.0706, compared to 1.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1821 MZN (High: 2.0976 / Low: 1.9155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 MZN (High: 1.8518 / Low: 1.8289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1821
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1479 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.1798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2675 (-10.93%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.1798
2017 Avg (March) 2.4474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1147 2.0411 2.0681
February 2.1584 2.0996 2.1353
March 2.1927 2.1494 2.1798
April 2.1646 2.0987 2.1442
May 2.0976 1.9155 1.9964
June 1.9302 1.8670 1.8995
July 1.9133 1.8742 1.8915
August 1.9247 1.8514 1.8820
September 1.8663 1.8285 1.8442
October 1.8518 1.8289 1.8422
November 1.9090 1.8482 1.8669
December 1.9143 1.8772 1.8932