YEARLY HIGH
0.0138 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0127 MXN

2018 LBP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0138 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69 MXN
2017 Average 63 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 60 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.51 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0135
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0011 MXN (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0121).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+11.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0134
2017 Avg (June) 0.0121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0122 0.0125
February 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
March 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123
April 0.0126 0.0119 0.0122
May 0.0132 0.0125 0.0129
June 0.0138 0.0131 0.0134
July 0.0131 0.0122 0.0126
August 0.0127 0.0122 0.0125
September 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
October 0.0134 0.0124 0.0127
November 0.0136 0.0130 0.0134
December 0.0136 0.0130 0.0133