YEARLY HIGH
5.8944 ALL
YEARLY LOW
5.1857 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6269 ALL

2018 MXN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 5.8944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 5.1857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7087 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7900 to the December average rate of 5.4035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.8944 was down 14.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.9000, 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 294,719 ALL
2017 Average 314,895 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 259,284 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,434.32 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.8359
5.2856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to ALL 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 5.6401, compared to 5.6136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4072 ALL (High: 5.8267 / Low: 5.4195). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1514 ALL (High: 5.8423 / Low: 5.6909).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4072
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2637 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.7900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2204 (-3.67%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.7900
2017 Avg (January) 6.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8944 5.6293 5.7900
February 5.8423 5.6909 5.7665
March 5.8444 5.6023 5.7219
April 5.8420 5.5709 5.7358
May 5.6156 5.4022 5.4949
June 5.5031 5.1857 5.3315
July 5.8199 5.4268 5.6760
August 5.8713 5.6416 5.7799
September 5.8300 5.6295 5.7165
October 5.8267 5.4195 5.6848
November 5.5437 5.3288 5.4211
December 5.4938 5.3257 5.4035