YEARLY HIGH
2.1905 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.9552 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0476 MXN

2018 MAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 2.1905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 1.9552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2353 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0435 to the December average rate of 2.1056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1905 was up 0.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,953 MXN
2017 Average 9,742 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 9,776 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,176.68 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1494
1.9729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 2.0500, compared to 2.0451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1409 MXN (High: 2.1235 / Low: 1.9826). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 MXN (High: 2.0504 / Low: 2.0111).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1409
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 0.1258 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.1347) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2721 (+14.61%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.1347
2017 Avg (June) 1.8626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1064 2.0097 2.0435
February 2.0504 2.0111 2.0283
March 2.0592 1.9723 2.0246
April 2.0502 1.9641 1.9943
May 2.1157 2.0344 2.0749
June 2.1905 2.0675 2.1347
July 2.1022 1.9631 2.0089
August 2.0302 1.9552 1.9877
September 2.0546 1.9825 2.0197
October 2.1235 1.9826 2.0224
November 2.1651 2.0785 2.1264
December 2.1582 2.0564 2.1056