YEARLY HIGH
1.5250 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.3213 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4409 ETB

2018 MXN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.5250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.3213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2038 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4522 to the December average rate of 1.4042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5250 was up 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4820, 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 76,252 ETB
2017 Average 63,565 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 66,065 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,187.60 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5096
1.3463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to ETB 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 1.4451, compared to 1.4368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1090 ETB (High: 1.4861 / Low: 1.3771). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 ETB (High: 1.5033 / Low: 1.4563).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1090
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

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 0.0879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.4960) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2759 (+22.61%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.4960
2017 Avg (April) 1.2201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4913 1.3919 1.4522
February 1.5033 1.4563 1.4754
March 1.5176 1.4574 1.4791
April 1.5250 1.4527 1.4960
May 1.4545 1.3793 1.4081
June 1.3955 1.3213 1.3599
July 1.4869 1.3799 1.4515
August 1.4964 1.4400 1.4666
September 1.4906 1.4246 1.4598
October 1.4861 1.3771 1.4541
November 1.4180 1.3662 1.3844
December 1.4471 1.3739 1.4042