YEARLY HIGH
2.8092 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.3974 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0691 MXN

2018 SDG to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.3974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4118 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6966 to the December average rate of 0.4220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8092 was down 18.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,046 MXN
2017 Average 14,264 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,987 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,059.16 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9241
0.1945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3565, compared to 0.7818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.6218 MXN (High: 2.6453 / Low: 1.0236). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 MXN (High: 0.4322 / Low: 0.4140).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6218
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.6966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6206 (-18.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.6966
2017 Avg (January) 3.3172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8092 2.6347 2.6966
February 2.6453 1.0236 1.1928
March 1.0461 1.0030 1.0282
April 1.0441 0.9933 1.0150
May 1.1044 1.0430 1.0821
June 1.1551 1.0970 1.1242
July 1.1092 1.0301 1.0551
August 1.0657 1.0256 1.0459
September 1.0763 1.0344 1.0540
October 1.0621 0.3974 0.6892
November 0.4322 0.4140 0.4245
December 0.4312 0.4124 0.4220