YEARLY HIGH
9.8278 DJF
YEARLY LOW
8.5361 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2626 DJF

2018 MXN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 9.8278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 8.5361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2916 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4535 to the December average rate of 8.8654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8278 was down 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.2318, 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 491,389 DJF
2017 Average 474,088 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 426,807 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,581.21 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7142
8.6995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to DJF 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 9.3345, compared to 9.1907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7556 DJF (High: 9.5154 / Low: 8.7598). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3426 DJF (High: 9.7347 / Low: 9.3921).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7556
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3426

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 9.6296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0849 (+0.89%).

2018 Avg (April) 9.6296
2017 Avg (April) 9.5447

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6573 9.0837 9.4535
February 9.7347 9.3921 9.5262
March 9.7441 9.3921 9.5235
April 9.8278 9.3416 9.6296
May 9.3355 8.9003 9.0901
June 9.0170 8.5361 8.7840
July 9.6072 8.9148 9.3690
August 9.6462 9.2795 9.4471
September 9.5341 9.1860 9.3749
October 9.5154 8.7598 9.2856
November 9.0268 8.6387 8.8023
December 9.0614 8.6724 8.8654