YEARLY HIGH
0.0420 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0361 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0390 GBP

2018 MXN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0383 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0420 was down 4.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0442, 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 2,102 GBP
2017 Average 2,057 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,806 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.29 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0416
0.0367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to GBP 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0030 GBP (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0380).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0412) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-4.93%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0412
2017 Avg (August) 0.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0387 0.0376 0.0383
February 0.0388 0.0380 0.0384
March 0.0393 0.0379 0.0385
April 0.0392 0.0379 0.0387
May 0.0388 0.0372 0.0380
June 0.0387 0.0361 0.0371
July 0.0411 0.0381 0.0400
August 0.0420 0.0402 0.0412
September 0.0411 0.0398 0.0404
October 0.0410 0.0385 0.0401
November 0.0387 0.0375 0.0383
December 0.0401 0.0383 0.0393