YEARLY HIGH
20.8525 MXN
YEARLY LOW
18.0051 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2226 MXN

2018 BMD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 20.8525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 18.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8474 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9093 to the December average rate of 20.0841, 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 20.8525 was down 4.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.9293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,263 MXN
2017 Average 94,552 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 90,026 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,237.00 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4599
18.1837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 19.0558, compared to 19.3895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.6082 MXN (High: 20.3201 / Low: 18.7118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5388 MXN (High: 18.8723 / Low: 18.3335).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.6082
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.2706 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 20.2702) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1140 (+11.64%).

2018 Avg (June) 20.2702
2017 Avg (June) 18.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6582 18.4803 18.9093
February 18.8723 18.3335 18.6413
March 18.8536 18.1598 18.5940
April 18.9441 18.0051 18.3734
May 19.9528 18.9503 19.5465
June 20.8525 19.7444 20.2702
July 19.9669 18.5331 18.9997
August 19.1874 18.4580 18.8482
September 19.3828 18.6752 18.9987
October 20.3201 18.7118 19.1809
November 20.6050 19.7191 20.2256
December 20.5249 19.6487 20.0841