YEARLY HIGH
449.2599 SLL
YEARLY LOW
302.3635 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
401.6004 SLL

2018 MXN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 449.2599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 302.3635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 146.8964 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.4888 to the December average rate of 417.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 449.2599 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 431.6337, 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 22,462,994 SLL
2017 Average 19,838,925 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 15,118,173 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,344,820.80 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

452.1759
326.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SLL 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 397.6375, compared to 405.5633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.6375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.5633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 106.0469 SLL (High: 447.0366 / Low: 340.9897). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.6396 SLL (High: 418.1995 / Low: 405.5599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±106.0469
February Spread (Stable) ±12.6396

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 59.6486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.6486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 441.6671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 423.4235), the exchange rate shifted by +18.2437 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (September) 441.6671
2017 Avg (September) 423.4235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 414.7104 389.2142 405.4888
February 418.1995 405.5599 411.6639
March 426.1615 406.7360 412.8864
April 427.2317 404.5591 418.8753
May 411.5311 389.6977 398.2797
June 392.3556 302.3635 338.6311
July 351.4105 315.7745 336.5790
August 447.0366 340.9897 384.8608
September 449.2599 432.8589 441.6671
October 448.3790 412.8919 437.6016
November 425.4758 407.1834 414.8618
December 427.0004 408.7718 417.8095