YEARLY HIGH
15.6830 MXN
YEARLY LOW
13.2411 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3631 MXN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,415 MXN
2017 Average 72,461 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 66,206 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,209.61 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.3447
13.4631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.2375
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2943

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 1.1172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (June) 15.1879
2017 Avg (June) 13.7130

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