YEARLY HIGH
0.0711 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0628 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0675 CAD

2018 MXN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.0711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.0628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0658 to the December average rate of 0.0670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0711 was down 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0742, 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 3,553 CAD
2017 Average 3,439 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,139 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413.77 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0700
0.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to CAD 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 0.0671, compared to 0.0678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0048 CAD (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0646). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CAD (High: 0.0693 / Low: 0.0680).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0695) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0695), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.07%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0695
2017 Avg (March) 0.0695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0672 0.0639 0.0658
February 0.0683 0.0666 0.0675
March 0.0711 0.0681 0.0695
April 0.0709 0.0678 0.0694
May 0.0678 0.0644 0.0659
June 0.0671 0.0628 0.0648
July 0.0703 0.0660 0.0691
August 0.0707 0.0678 0.0692
September 0.0693 0.0680 0.0686
October 0.0691 0.0648 0.0679
November 0.0665 0.0643 0.0652
December 0.0694 0.0646 0.0670