YEARLY HIGH
0.6469 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.5527 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5966 MZN

2018 XPF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.6469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.5527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0942 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6040 to the December average rate of 0.5816, 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 0.6469 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,235 MZN
2017 Average 3,031 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 2,763 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471.21 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6468
0.5607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.6130, compared to 0.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0376 MZN (High: 0.6261 / Low: 0.5885). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 MZN (High: 0.5857 / Low: 0.5728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6396) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+3.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6396
2017 Avg (March) 0.6176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6261 0.5885 0.6040
February 0.6375 0.6181 0.6304
March 0.6469 0.6302 0.6396
April 0.6337 0.6047 0.6243
May 0.6046 0.5806 0.5963
June 0.5920 0.5747 0.5831
July 0.5890 0.5680 0.5782
August 0.5866 0.5527 0.5679
September 0.6000 0.5823 0.5905
October 0.5889 0.5751 0.5834
November 0.5857 0.5728 0.5798
December 0.5879 0.5727 0.5816