YEARLY HIGH
2.2106 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.9426 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4547 ARS

2018 MXN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2681 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0056 to the December average rate of 1.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 87.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2106 was up 120.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0025, 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 110,532 ARS
2017 Average 43,961 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 47,129 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,403.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1334
0.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to ARS 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 1.1296, compared to 1.7798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5780 ARS (High: 2.0272 / Low: 1.4492). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 ARS (High: 1.1086 / Low: 1.0691).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5780
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1339 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.0309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9666), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0643 (+110.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.0309
2017 Avg (September) 0.9666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0597 0.9426 1.0056
February 1.0799 1.0344 1.0638
March 1.1086 1.0691 1.0873
April 1.1230 1.0681 1.1019
May 1.2760 1.0929 1.2043
June 1.4508 1.2211 1.3149
July 1.4705 1.4163 1.4537
August 2.0272 1.4492 1.5835
September 2.2106 1.9166 2.0309
October 2.1096 1.7663 1.9311
November 1.8967 1.7461 1.7972
December 1.9447 1.7963 1.8826