2018 AUD to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 15.6830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 13.2411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4419 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0393 to the December average rate of 14.3821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.6830 was down 5.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.5906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.6899, compared to 14.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6536 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.2375 MXN (High: 15.0699 / Low: 13.8325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2943 MXN (High: 14.8268 / Low: 14.5325).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.1172 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 15.1879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7130), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4749 (+10.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3316 | 14.8733 | 15.0393 |
| February | 14.8268 | 14.5325 | 14.6658 |
| March | 14.6795 | 13.9508 | 14.4228 |
| April | 14.4017 | 13.9588 | 14.1083 |
| May | 15.0573 | 14.1780 | 14.7153 |
| June | 15.6830 | 14.5076 | 15.1879 |
| July | 14.6566 | 13.7290 | 14.0707 |
| August | 13.9997 | 13.6716 | 13.8087 |
| September | 13.9261 | 13.4891 | 13.6740 |
| October | 14.3913 | 13.2411 | 13.6199 |
| November | 14.9145 | 14.2819 | 14.6622 |
| December | 15.0699 | 13.8325 | 14.3821 |