YEARLY HIGH
98.6401 BIF
YEARLY LOW
84.8268 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.5802 BIF

2018 MXN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 98.6401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 84.8268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8133 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.2707 to the December average rate of 90.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.6401 was down 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.2340, 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 4,932,005 BIF
2017 Average 4,570,306 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,241,339 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 690,665.80 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

97.3507
86.6124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to BIF 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 92.9306, compared to 92.2298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.9306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.2298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.6708 BIF (High: 96.0171 / Low: 88.3463). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8644 BIF (High: 96.1035 / Low: 93.2391).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.6708
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8644

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 5.7991 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 96.4559) against the same month in 2017 (average: 90.5973), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8585 (+6.47%).

2018 Avg (April) 96.4559
2017 Avg (April) 90.5973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.8318 89.2382 93.2707
February 96.1035 93.2391 94.6846
March 98.0187 93.5666 95.0082
April 98.6401 93.9004 96.4559
May 93.5970 88.2357 90.6568
June 89.6433 84.8268 87.5072
July 95.7317 88.5717 93.2534
August 96.3796 92.2145 94.2124
September 95.3769 91.3923 93.4791
October 96.0171 88.3463 93.4303
November 91.0093 87.4000 88.9918
December 91.9662 87.8718 90.0118