YEARLY HIGH
12.6076 MXN
YEARLY LOW
10.9340 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6131 MXN

2018 BAM to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 12.6076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 10.9340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6736 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7822 to the December average rate of 11.6873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.6076 was up 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.0776, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,038 MXN
2017 Average 54,543 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 54,670 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,368.03 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.1980
11.0345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 11.7913, compared to 11.4349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.9085 MXN (High: 12.6076 / Low: 11.6990). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3205 MXN (High: 11.9741 / Low: 11.6537).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9085
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3205

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 0.7219 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 12.1011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.4188), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6822 (+16.15%).

2018 Avg (June) 12.1011
2017 Avg (June) 10.4188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0658 11.6174 11.7822
February 11.9741 11.6537 11.7731
March 11.9499 11.4213 11.7226
April 11.8529 11.3611 11.5447
May 12.0284 11.6732 11.8241
June 12.6076 11.6990 12.1011
July 11.9486 11.0732 11.3792
August 11.4265 10.9340 11.1315
September 11.7148 11.0802 11.3561
October 11.7611 11.0677 11.2680
November 11.9791 11.5563 11.7874
December 11.9143 11.4755 11.6873