YEARLY HIGH
0.0739 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0645 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0702 SGD

2018 MXN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.0739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0699 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0739 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0781, 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 3,694 SGD
2017 Average 3,658 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 3,226 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.97 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0732
0.0659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SGD 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 0.0697, compared to 0.0708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0055 SGD (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0682). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SGD (High: 0.0714 / Low: 0.0703).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-4.99%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0726
2017 Avg (August) 0.0765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0710 0.0680 0.0699
February 0.0714 0.0703 0.0708
March 0.0722 0.0699 0.0707
April 0.0728 0.0700 0.0716
May 0.0704 0.0672 0.0685
June 0.0693 0.0645 0.0665
July 0.0734 0.0686 0.0717
August 0.0739 0.0716 0.0726
September 0.0732 0.0710 0.0722
October 0.0737 0.0682 0.0720
November 0.0696 0.0667 0.0680
December 0.0696 0.0666 0.0683