YEARLY HIGH
3.0178 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.6058 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7820 MXN

2018 BOB to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 3.0178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 2.6058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4120 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7358 to the December average rate of 2.9059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0178 was down 5.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,089 MXN
2017 Average 13,631 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 13,029 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,060.24 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9599
2.6320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 2.7573, compared to 2.8066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2292 MXN (High: 2.9367 / Low: 2.7075). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 MXN (High: 2.7314 / Low: 2.6534).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2292
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

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 0.1804 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.9326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3164 (+12.09%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.9326
2017 Avg (June) 2.6162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8411 2.6695 2.7358
February 2.7314 2.6534 2.6974
March 2.7273 2.6274 2.6905
April 2.7415 2.6058 2.6593
May 2.8898 2.7364 2.8283
June 3.0178 2.8565 2.9326
July 2.8933 2.6857 2.7522
August 2.7768 2.6717 2.7289
September 2.8036 2.7019 2.7473
October 2.9367 2.7075 2.7761
November 2.9820 2.8546 2.9291
December 2.9699 2.8422 2.9059