YEARLY HIGH
3.8000 KGS
YEARLY LOW
3.2770 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5643 KGS

2018 MXN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 3.2770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5229 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6522 to the December average rate of 3.4215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8000 was down 4.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9638, 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 190,000 KGS
2017 Average 182,293 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 163,852 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,147.15 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.7582
3.3350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to KGS 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 3.5975, compared to 3.5311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2755 KGS (High: 3.6546 / Low: 3.3790). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1217 KGS (High: 3.7312 / Low: 3.6095).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2755
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1217

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 0.2154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.7230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0914 (+2.52%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.7230
2017 Avg (April) 3.6315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7264 3.5332 3.6522
February 3.7312 3.6095 3.6659
March 3.7605 3.6094 3.6663
April 3.8000 3.6058 3.7230
May 3.6301 3.4298 3.5075
June 3.4492 3.2770 3.3703
July 3.6777 3.4113 3.5920
August 3.6915 3.5512 3.6155
September 3.6486 3.5154 3.5869
October 3.6546 3.3790 3.5737
November 3.4843 3.3346 3.3972
December 3.4968 3.3476 3.4215