YEARLY HIGH
501.3978 GNF
YEARLY LOW
433.3557 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
471.3513 GNF

2018 MXN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 501.3978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 433.3557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.0420 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 476.5298 to the December average rate of 455.9009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 501.3978 was down 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 512.8227, 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 25,069,888 GNF
2017 Average 24,176,891 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 21,667,786 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,402,101.97 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

495.5724
441.1957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to GNF 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 473.7293, compared to 468.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 473.7293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 468.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 37.1558 GNF (High: 484.7575 / Low: 447.6017). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4499 GNF (High: 491.3393 / Low: 476.8894).

October Spread (Volatile) ±37.1558
February Spread (Stable) ±14.4499

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 29.6883 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.6883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 491.0410) against the same month in 2017 (average: 494.9324), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8914 (-0.79%).

2018 Avg (April) 491.0410
2017 Avg (April) 494.9324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 487.1911 458.2032 476.5298
February 491.3393 476.8894 483.2204
March 495.6002 477.7146 484.5051
April 501.3978 476.1878 491.0410
May 475.4547 452.3626 461.3527
June 457.1974 433.3557 445.7271
July 489.0115 453.0000 476.4433
August 490.7015 471.2831 480.0872
September 487.6364 466.9326 477.2618
October 484.7575 447.6017 473.6892
November 461.3948 444.0677 450.4577
December 468.4782 447.2625 455.9009