YEARLY HIGH
0.9117 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.8053 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8749 MDL

2018 MXN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.8053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1064 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8965 to the December average rate of 0.8552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9117 was down 12.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 45,584 MDL
2017 Average 48,828 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 40,265 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,318.18 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9028
0.8262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to MDL 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 0.8773, compared to 0.8726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8773
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0673 MDL (High: 0.9085 / Low: 0.8412). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 MDL (High: 0.9077 / Low: 0.8802).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0420 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8945) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0891 (-9.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8945
2017 Avg (February) 0.9836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9115 0.8686 0.8965
February 0.9117 0.8816 0.8945
March 0.9077 0.8802 0.8912
April 0.9094 0.8714 0.8954
May 0.8758 0.8355 0.8534
June 0.8568 0.8053 0.8325
July 0.8983 0.8466 0.8797
August 0.8969 0.8638 0.8825
September 0.9054 0.8598 0.8848
October 0.9085 0.8412 0.8871
November 0.8658 0.8303 0.8460
December 0.8706 0.8320 0.8552