YEARLY HIGH
3.9241 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.2417 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5581 BTN

2018 MXN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 3.9241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.2417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6825 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3660 to the December average rate of 3.5179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9241 was up 6.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6796, 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 196,207 BTN
2017 Average 172,394 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 162,084 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,123.53 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8880
3.2946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to BTN 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 3.4481, compared to 3.6680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2866 BTN (High: 3.7008 / Low: 3.4143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 BTN (High: 3.4959 / Low: 3.4026).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2866
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2857 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.8386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3816 (+11.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.8386
2017 Avg (October) 3.4570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4492 3.2417 3.3660
February 3.4959 3.4026 3.4535
March 3.5845 3.4447 3.4976
April 3.6391 3.5091 3.5744
May 3.5115 3.3881 3.4531
June 3.4814 3.2441 3.3440
July 3.7026 3.4427 3.6154
August 3.7292 3.6085 3.6902
September 3.8823 3.6920 3.7934
October 3.9241 3.6470 3.8386
November 3.7008 3.4143 3.5528
December 3.5876 3.4290 3.5179