YEARLY HIGH
6.3876 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.5842 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8489 MXN

2018 PEN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 6.3876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 5.5842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8034 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8798 to the December average rate of 5.9693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3876 was down 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,938 MXN
2017 Average 28,993 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 27,921 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,017.15 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.2489
5.6371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MXN 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 5.8661, compared to 5.8316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4066 MXN (High: 6.0359 / Low: 5.6293). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1567 MXN (High: 5.8408 / Low: 5.6841).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4066
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3980 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 6.1979) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5604), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6375 (+11.46%).

2018 Avg (June) 6.1979
2017 Avg (June) 5.5604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0720 5.7499 5.8798
February 5.8408 5.6841 5.7378
March 5.7892 5.6289 5.7210
April 5.8623 5.5842 5.6881
May 6.0819 5.8202 5.9723
June 6.3876 6.0334 6.1979
July 6.0676 5.6729 5.7999
August 5.8241 5.6519 5.7285
September 5.8462 5.6599 5.7406
October 6.0359 5.6293 5.7560
November 6.0954 5.8496 5.9952
December 6.0743 5.8158 5.9693