YEARLY HIGH
0.4360 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.3765 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4082 HKD

2018 MXN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.4360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0595 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4136 to the December average rate of 0.3895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4360 was down 2.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4465, 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 21,799 HKD
2017 Average 20,666 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 18,823 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,976.05 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4313
0.3831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to HKD 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 0.4118, compared to 0.4046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0324 HKD (High: 0.4184 / Low: 0.3860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 HKD (High: 0.4265 / Low: 0.4144).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4272) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+2.96%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4272
2017 Avg (April) 0.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4230 0.3975 0.4136
February 0.4265 0.4144 0.4196
March 0.4323 0.4153 0.4217
April 0.4360 0.4140 0.4272
May 0.4142 0.3934 0.4016
June 0.3975 0.3765 0.3872
July 0.4235 0.3929 0.4132
August 0.4253 0.4091 0.4165
September 0.4192 0.4050 0.4126
October 0.4184 0.3860 0.4088
November 0.3972 0.3796 0.3871
December 0.3986 0.3804 0.3895