2018 MXN to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MXN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MXN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 8.5562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.3832.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1731 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7118 to the December average rate of 7.8480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.5562 was up 26.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.7427, 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 LRD 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 6.9258, compared to 8.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1220 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.0070 LRD (High: 8.5562 / Low: 7.5493). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2679 LRD (High: 8.2743 / Low: 8.0064).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3701 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 8.1739) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2039), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9699 (+57.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.9392 | 6.3832 | 6.7118 |
| February | 7.0114 | 6.5309 | 6.7746 |
| March | 7.2468 | 6.9182 | 7.0507 |
| April | 7.2757 | 6.9019 | 7.1371 |
| May | 7.0374 | 6.6764 | 6.8499 |
| June | 7.5406 | 6.7020 | 7.0306 |
| July | 8.5562 | 7.5493 | 8.1739 |
| August | 8.2743 | 8.0064 | 8.1427 |
| September | 8.5039 | 7.9581 | 8.1513 |
| October | 8.3713 | 7.7079 | 8.1704 |
| November | 7.9847 | 7.6705 | 7.8003 |
| December | 8.0156 | 7.7004 | 7.8480 |