YEARLY HIGH
0.1177 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.1005 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 MZN

2018 XAF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.1005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1099 to the December average rate of 0.1058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1177 was down 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 588 MZN
2017 Average 552 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 503 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.72 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1177
0.1020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1115, compared to 0.1056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 MZN (High: 0.1139 / Low: 0.1071). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MZN (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.1042).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1164) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+3.27%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1164
2017 Avg (March) 0.1127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1139 0.1071 0.1099
February 0.1160 0.1124 0.1147
March 0.1177 0.1146 0.1164
April 0.1153 0.1100 0.1136
May 0.1100 0.1056 0.1085
June 0.1077 0.1046 0.1061
July 0.1072 0.1033 0.1052
August 0.1067 0.1005 0.1033
September 0.1092 0.1059 0.1074
October 0.1071 0.1046 0.1061
November 0.1065 0.1042 0.1055
December 0.1069 0.1042 0.1058