YEARLY HIGH
60.7774 KRW
YEARLY LOW
52.1721 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.2973 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,038,870 KRW
2017 Average 2,996,234 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,608,605 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430,265.44 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

60.0443
53.4824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.5422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.0525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.6257
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (August) 59.4974
2017 Avg (August) 63.5779

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