YEARLY HIGH
22.9750 MZN
YEARLY LOW
21.3684 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2943 MZN

2018 XCD to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 22.9750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 21.3684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6066 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8600 to the December average rate of 22.5728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.9750 was down 13.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.4586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,875 MZN
2017 Average 118,904 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 106,842 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,032.91 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.0128
21.6103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 22.3459, compared to 22.2428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.8014 MZN (High: 22.1698 / Low: 21.3684). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 MZN (High: 22.4789 / Low: 22.3575).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4419 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 22.8960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.6021), the exchange rate shifted by -2.7061 (-10.57%).

2018 Avg (March) 22.8960
2017 Avg (March) 25.6021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2649 21.7351 21.8600
February 22.6708 22.3854 22.5450
March 22.9750 22.5693 22.8960
April 22.6520 22.0810 22.4541
May 22.4414 22.0902 22.2721
June 22.1874 21.9084 22.0485
July 22.2196 21.4730 21.8324
August 22.1698 21.3684 21.7272
September 22.5255 22.1698 22.3791
October 22.4789 22.3575 22.4232
November 22.6839 22.3488 22.5218
December 22.7953 22.2938 22.5728