YEARLY HIGH
32.1677 SOS
YEARLY LOW
27.6369 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1510 SOS

2018 MXN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 32.1677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 27.6369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5308 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6725 to the December average rate of 28.8800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.1677 was down 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.2101, 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 1,608,386 SOS
2017 Average 1,535,525 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,381,844 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226,542.03 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.7442
28.1717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SOS 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 30.4166, compared to 29.8854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.4166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.8854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.3806 SOS (High: 30.9132 / Low: 28.5325). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8459 SOS (High: 31.6204 / Low: 30.7745).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3806
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8459

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 1.9428 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 31.4465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 30.9417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5048 (+1.63%).

2018 Avg (April) 31.4465
2017 Avg (April) 30.9417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.5201 29.3424 30.6725
February 31.6204 30.7745 31.1602
March 32.0626 30.6726 31.2475
April 32.1677 30.5017 31.4465
May 30.4591 28.9524 29.5037
June 29.3109 27.6369 28.4694
July 31.2579 28.9622 30.4435
August 31.3347 30.1540 30.6837
September 30.9593 29.8611 30.4436
October 30.9132 28.5325 30.2178
November 29.3613 28.1486 28.6440
December 29.5279 28.2717 28.8800