YEARLY HIGH
0.3152 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2466 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2657 MXN

2018 AFN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.3152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.2466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2709 to the December average rate of 0.2657, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3152 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,576 MXN
2017 Average 1,392 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,233 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.83 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2854
0.2503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MXN 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 0.2712, compared to 0.2602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0536 MXN (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.2615). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 MXN (High: 0.2724 / Low: 0.2639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0217 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-2.53%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2687
2017 Avg (November) 0.2757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2827 0.2642 0.2709
February 0.2724 0.2639 0.2688
March 0.2715 0.2620 0.2677
April 0.2695 0.2562 0.2625
May 0.2814 0.2694 0.2750
June 0.2916 0.2711 0.2825
July 0.2715 0.2547 0.2607
August 0.2632 0.2536 0.2591
September 0.2628 0.2467 0.2534
October 0.2706 0.2466 0.2533
November 0.3152 0.2615 0.2687
December 0.2705 0.2602 0.2657