YEARLY HIGH
0.5931 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5323 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5586 MZN

2018 VUV to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 0.5931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.5323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5614 to the December average rate of 0.5504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5931 was down 10.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,966 MZN
2017 Average 3,004 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,661 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.24 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5915
0.5366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.5692, compared to 0.5480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0310 MZN (High: 0.5839 / Low: 0.5528). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 MZN (High: 0.5611 / Low: 0.5522).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.5869) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6403), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0535 (-8.35%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.5869
2017 Avg (March) 0.6403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5839 0.5528 0.5614
February 0.5903 0.5700 0.5806
March 0.5931 0.5774 0.5869
April 0.5819 0.5593 0.5732
May 0.5666 0.5526 0.5589
June 0.5629 0.5450 0.5542
July 0.5560 0.5336 0.5436
August 0.5522 0.5323 0.5412
September 0.5611 0.5522 0.5574
October 0.5594 0.5423 0.5458
November 0.5550 0.5449 0.5495
December 0.5577 0.5449 0.5504