YEARLY HIGH
2376.7704 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1812.4201 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2116.1145 IRR

2018 MXN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 2376.7704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1812.4201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 564.3503 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1906.9170 to the December average rate of 2104.1754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2376.7704 was up 25.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1888.5008, 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 118,838,522 IRR
2017 Average 87,662,468 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 90,621,006 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,217,515.79 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2338.1996
1867.7095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to IRR 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 2019.9900, compared to 2212.2390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 192.2490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2019.9900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2212.2390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 258.5516 IRR (High: 2171.1681 / Low: 1912.6165). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 57.3365 IRR (High: 2015.7622 / Low: 1958.4257).

May Spread (Volatile) ±258.5516
February Spread (Stable) ±57.3365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 116.5147 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -116.5147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2298.9921) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1845.9832), the exchange rate shifted by +453.0090 (+24.54%).

2018 Avg (August) 2298.9921
2017 Avg (August) 1845.9832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1989.3860 1812.4201 1906.9170
February 2015.7622 1958.4257 1988.3694
March 2070.3986 1979.3710 2016.9019
April 2080.1355 1977.0296 2042.0665
May 2171.1681 1912.6165 2075.3843
June 2157.6098 2028.8997 2090.3009
July 2364.4611 2135.1063 2278.7973
August 2376.7704 2249.6035 2298.9921
September 2312.3037 2226.9681 2272.3946
October 2306.7576 2091.3621 2217.7946
November 2155.0389 2062.4896 2101.2798
December 2142.8906 2070.3728 2104.1754