2018 LRD to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1567 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.1169 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1344 MXN

2018 LRD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.1169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1491 to the December average rate of 0.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1567 was down 34.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 783 MXN

2017 Average 920 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 584 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.94 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1518

0.1198

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1445, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0166 MXN (High: 0.1492 / Low: 0.1326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MXN (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1209).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1491) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0789 (-34.60%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1491

2017 Avg (January) 0.2280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1567	0.1441	0.1491
February	0.1531	0.1426	0.1477
March	0.1445	0.1380	0.1419
April	0.1449	0.1374	0.1401
May	0.1498	0.1421	0.1460
June	0.1492	0.1326	0.1425
July	0.1325	0.1169	0.1225
August	0.1249	0.1209	0.1228
September	0.1257	0.1176	0.1227
October	0.1297	0.1195	0.1224
November	0.1304	0.1252	0.1282
December	0.1299	0.1248	0.1274