2018 SCR to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 1.5389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.3089.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2299 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3591 to the December average rate of 1.4688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5389 was down 7.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.4007, compared to 1.4228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1286 MXN (High: 1.4899 / Low: 1.3612). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0536 MXN (High: 1.4117 / Low: 1.3581).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 0.0977 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.5003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1523 (+11.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4008 | 1.3203 | 1.3591 |
| February | 1.4182 | 1.3094 | 1.3694 |
| March | 1.4013 | 1.3269 | 1.3630 |
| April | 1.4080 | 1.3089 | 1.3637 |
| May | 1.4857 | 1.3959 | 1.4488 |
| June | 1.5389 | 1.4582 | 1.5003 |
| July | 1.4747 | 1.3648 | 1.4026 |
| August | 1.4117 | 1.3581 | 1.3868 |
| September | 1.4241 | 1.3098 | 1.3918 |
| October | 1.4899 | 1.3612 | 1.4054 |
| November | 1.5106 | 1.4457 | 1.4816 |
| December | 1.5047 | 1.4305 | 1.4688 |