YEARLY HIGH
2.6400 GMD
YEARLY LOW
2.2616 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5042 GMD

2018 MXN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 2.6400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.2616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3784 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5395 to the December average rate of 2.4633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6400 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6313, 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 131,998 GMD
2017 Average 121,585 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 113,080 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,917.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6061
2.3035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to GMD 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 2.4895, compared to 2.5190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.2297 GMD (High: 2.5939 / Low: 2.3642). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0990 GMD (High: 2.6082 / Low: 2.5091).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2297
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1574 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.5809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0813 (+3.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.5809
2017 Avg (October) 2.4995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6336 2.4246 2.5395
February 2.6138 2.5005 2.5396
March 2.6093 2.5035 2.5447
April 2.6187 2.4905 2.5708
May 2.4897 2.3653 2.4135
June 2.3873 2.2616 2.3287
July 2.5939 2.3642 2.5116
August 2.6082 2.5091 2.5525
September 2.6384 2.4782 2.5555
October 2.6400 2.4336 2.5809
November 2.5078 2.4057 2.4500
December 2.5166 2.4115 2.4633