YEARLY HIGH
5.1712 CVE
YEARLY LOW
4.4719 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8767 CVE

2018 MXN to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 5.1712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 4.4719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6993 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8025 to the December average rate of 4.8385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1712 was down 8.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6245, 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 258,560 CVE
2017 Average 259,688 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 223,596 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,964.08 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.1227
4.6350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to CVE 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 4.8004, compared to 4.9530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3699 CVE (High: 4.8419 / Low: 4.4719). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1101 CVE (High: 4.8519 / Low: 4.7418).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3699
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1101

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 5.0821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1757 (-3.34%).

2018 Avg (August) 5.0821
2017 Avg (August) 5.2577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8683 4.6902 4.8025
February 4.8519 4.7418 4.8088
March 4.9491 4.7444 4.8265
April 4.9680 4.7772 4.9102
May 4.8503 4.6913 4.7790
June 4.8419 4.4719 4.6757
July 5.1033 4.7641 4.9794
August 5.1712 4.9541 5.0821
September 5.1016 4.9104 4.9912
October 5.1227 4.8080 5.0222
November 4.9166 4.7319 4.8048
December 4.9183 4.7561 4.8385