YEARLY HIGH
0.7640 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6498 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7093 SCR

2018 MXN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.7640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.6498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1142 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7359 to the December average rate of 0.6810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7640 was down 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7848, 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 38,199 SCR
2017 Average 36,022 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 32,491 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,707.59 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7429
0.6597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SCR 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 0.7151, compared to 0.7035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0634 SCR (High: 0.7346 / Low: 0.6712). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 SCR (High: 0.7363 / Low: 0.7084).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0634
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.7335) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+1.95%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.7335
2017 Avg (April) 0.7195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7574 0.7139 0.7359
February 0.7637 0.7051 0.7304
March 0.7536 0.7136 0.7339
April 0.7640 0.7102 0.7335
May 0.7164 0.6731 0.6904
June 0.6858 0.6498 0.6667
July 0.7327 0.6781 0.7132
August 0.7363 0.7084 0.7212
September 0.7635 0.7022 0.7187
October 0.7346 0.6712 0.7119
November 0.6917 0.6620 0.6750
December 0.6990 0.6646 0.6810