YEARLY HIGH
18.1503 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.6677 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8108 MXN

2026 CUP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 18.1503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.6677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4826 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6687 to the December average rate of 0.6733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.1503 was down 14.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.1729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,751 MXN
2025 Average 96,031 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 3,338 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,413.17 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.5268
-1.0407
JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 11.5224, compared to 0.6759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.8465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 17.2168 MXN (High: 17.8917 / Low: 0.6749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MXN (High: 0.6737 / Low: 0.6726).

April Spread (Volatile) ±17.2168
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.3968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 17.8129) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.2424), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4295 (-12.00%).

2026 Avg (March) 17.8129
2025 Avg (March) 20.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9865 17.1636 17.6687
February 17.5186 17.1020 17.2318
March 18.1503 17.3092 17.8129
April 17.8917 0.6749 15.0715
May 0.6780 0.6733 0.6747
June 0.6836 0.6677 0.6749
July 0.6829 0.6737 0.6786
August 0.6737 0.6726 0.6733