2018 BBD to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BBD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BBD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 10.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 9.0025.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4237 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4546 to the December average rate of 10.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4262 was down 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BBD 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 9.5279, compared to 9.6948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1669 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8041 MXN (High: 10.1600 / Low: 9.3559). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2694 MXN (High: 9.4361 / Low: 9.1667).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6353 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10.1351) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0570 (+11.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8291 | 9.2401 | 9.4546 |
| February | 9.4361 | 9.1667 | 9.3206 |
| March | 9.4268 | 9.0799 | 9.2970 |
| April | 9.4720 | 9.0025 | 9.1867 |
| May | 9.9764 | 9.4751 | 9.7733 |
| June | 10.4262 | 9.8722 | 10.1351 |
| July | 9.9834 | 9.2665 | 9.4998 |
| August | 9.5937 | 9.2290 | 9.4241 |
| September | 9.6914 | 9.3376 | 9.4993 |
| October | 10.1600 | 9.3559 | 9.5904 |
| November | 10.3025 | 9.8596 | 10.1128 |
| December | 10.2624 | 9.8243 | 10.0421 |