2018 MXN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MXN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MXN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 60.7774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 52.1721.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6053 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3884 to the December average rate of 55.9504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 60.7774 was down 5.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.4798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MXN to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 56.5422, compared to 58.0525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5102 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.6257 KRW (High: 56.7978 / Low: 52.1721). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5206 KRW (High: 58.6286 / Low: 57.1081).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3866 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 59.4974) against the same month in 2017 (average: 63.5779), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0805 (-6.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57.6208 | 54.2395 | 56.3884 |
| February | 58.6286 | 57.1081 | 57.9169 |
| March | 58.6602 | 56.4464 | 57.6358 |
| April | 59.4515 | 57.0737 | 58.2017 |
| May | 56.9094 | 54.1964 | 55.0812 |
| June | 56.7978 | 52.1721 | 54.0293 |
| July | 60.3112 | 56.0548 | 59.0752 |
| August | 60.7774 | 58.1182 | 59.4974 |
| September | 59.8373 | 57.8263 | 58.9598 |
| October | 60.3211 | 56.1981 | 59.1092 |
| November | 56.8363 | 54.8455 | 55.7227 |
| December | 56.8912 | 54.1862 | 55.9504 |