YEARLY HIGH
5.5720 XPF
YEARLY LOW
4.8914 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2620 XPF

2018 MXN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 5.5720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 4.8914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6806 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1739 to the December average rate of 5.2231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5720 was down 8.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0841, 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 278,599 XPF
2017 Average 280,592 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 244,569 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,029.48 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.5313
4.9980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to XPF 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 5.1770, compared to 5.3470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3661 XPF (High: 5.4998 / Low: 5.1337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1094 XPF (High: 5.2363 / Low: 5.1268).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3661
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1094

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 5.4869) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.6726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1858 (-3.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 5.4869
2017 Avg (August) 5.6726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2439 5.0541 5.1739
February 5.2363 5.1268 5.1850
March 5.3330 5.0978 5.2036
April 5.3632 5.1593 5.2919
May 5.2514 5.0725 5.1650
June 5.2266 4.8914 5.0425
July 5.4998 5.1337 5.3723
August 5.5720 5.3535 5.4869
September 5.5061 5.3000 5.3917
October 5.5168 5.1902 5.4171
November 5.2892 5.1101 5.1912
December 5.3090 5.1229 5.2231