2018 MXN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1140.4594 STD

YEARLY LOW

1007.0234 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1075.3658 STD

2018 MXN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1140.4594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 1007.0234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.4360 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1068.1355 to the December average rate of 1048.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1140.4594 was down 8.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1247.6250, 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 57,022,970 STD

2017 Average 57,525,320 STD

Yearly Trough Low 50,351,170 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,671,800.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1124.9697

1028.5137

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MXN to STD 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 1064.0966, compared to 1086.6350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1064.0966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1086.6350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 90.1626 STD (High: 1126.1127 / Low: 1035.9501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.6366 STD (High: 1074.9545 / Low: 1050.3179).

October Spread (Volatile) ±90.1626

February Spread (Stable) ±24.6366

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 59.5832 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.5832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1116.9317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1165.6236), the exchange rate shifted by -48.6919 (-4.18%).

2018 Avg (August) 1116.9317

2017 Avg (August) 1165.6236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1085.7923	1039.1977	1068.1355
February	1074.9545	1050.3179	1064.9277
March	1095.6349	1053.1468	1069.7806
April	1102.2826	1055.1311	1085.3401
May	1075.3148	1040.4081	1059.8440
June	1071.4397	1007.0234	1036.5517
July	1132.1988	1053.2570	1105.0735
August	1140.4594	1097.1046	1116.9317
September	1127.1978	1086.0476	1108.1475
October	1126.1127	1035.9501	1100.4759
November	1067.5233	1021.6275	1040.8927
December	1071.3486	1025.6128	1048.2885