YEARLY HIGH
0.1501 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1296 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1408 XCD

2018 MXN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1430 to the December average rate of 0.1346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1501 was down 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1545, 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 7,505 XCD
2017 Average 7,166 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 6,480 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,024.80 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1485
0.1320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to XCD 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 0.1420, compared to 0.1395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0114 XCD (High: 0.1444 / Low: 0.1330). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 XCD (High: 0.1474 / Low: 0.1432).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1471
2017 Avg (April) 0.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1462 0.1375 0.1430
February 0.1474 0.1432 0.1450
March 0.1488 0.1433 0.1454
April 0.1501 0.1427 0.1471
May 0.1426 0.1354 0.1383
June 0.1369 0.1296 0.1334
July 0.1458 0.1354 0.1423
August 0.1464 0.1409 0.1434
September 0.1447 0.1394 0.1423
October 0.1444 0.1330 0.1410
November 0.1371 0.1312 0.1336
December 0.1375 0.1317 0.1346