YEARLY HIGH
0.1111 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1042 BBD

2018 MXN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1058 to the December average rate of 0.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1111 was down 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1143, 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 5,554 BBD
2017 Average 5,303 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,796 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 758.39 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1099
0.0977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to BBD 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 0.1051, compared to 0.1033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0085 BBD (High: 0.1069 / Low: 0.0984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BBD (High: 0.1091 / Low: 0.1060).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1089
2017 Avg (April) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1082 0.1017 0.1058
February 0.1091 0.1060 0.1073
March 0.1101 0.1061 0.1076
April 0.1111 0.1056 0.1089
May 0.1055 0.1002 0.1023
June 0.1013 0.0959 0.0987
July 0.1079 0.1002 0.1053
August 0.1084 0.1042 0.1061
September 0.1071 0.1032 0.1053
October 0.1069 0.0984 0.1043
November 0.1014 0.0971 0.0989
December 0.1018 0.0974 0.0996