YEARLY HIGH
0.3165 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2540 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2850 MXN

2018 HTG to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.3165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0625 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2931 to the December average rate of 0.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3165 was down 5.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,583 MXN
2017 Average 1,455 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,270 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.47 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3124
0.2597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2944, compared to 0.2756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0262 MXN (High: 0.3029 / Low: 0.2767). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MXN (High: 0.2821 / Low: 0.2747).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.3080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+6.71%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.3080
2017 Avg (June) 0.2886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3083 0.2883 0.2931
February 0.2949 0.2853 0.2906
March 0.2932 0.2811 0.2885
April 0.2924 0.2775 0.2836
May 0.3101 0.2929 0.3024
June 0.3165 0.2970 0.3080
July 0.3029 0.2767 0.2862
August 0.2873 0.2712 0.2798
September 0.2805 0.2674 0.2738
October 0.2821 0.2636 0.2713
November 0.2821 0.2747 0.2785
December 0.2767 0.2540 0.2641