YEARLY HIGH
0.1791 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1566 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1711 PEN

2018 MXN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1701 to the December average rate of 0.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1791 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1856, 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 8,954 PEN
2017 Average 8,643 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 7,828 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.21 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1773
0.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to PEN 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 0.1707, compared to 0.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0120 PEN (High: 0.1776 / Low: 0.1657). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 PEN (High: 0.1759 / Low: 0.1712).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+1.35%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1758
2017 Avg (April) 0.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1739 0.1647 0.1701
February 0.1759 0.1712 0.1743
March 0.1777 0.1727 0.1748
April 0.1791 0.1706 0.1758
May 0.1718 0.1644 0.1675
June 0.1657 0.1566 0.1614
July 0.1763 0.1648 0.1725
August 0.1769 0.1717 0.1746
September 0.1767 0.1711 0.1742
October 0.1776 0.1657 0.1738
November 0.1710 0.1641 0.1668
December 0.1719 0.1646 0.1675