YEARLY HIGH
0.1252 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1090 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1183 TOP

2018 MXN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.1252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1189 to the December average rate of 0.1134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1252 was down 3.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1294, 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 6,259 TOP
2017 Average 6,005 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,452 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 806.49 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1236
0.1118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to TOP 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 0.1178, compared to 0.1189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0102 TOP (High: 0.1235 / Low: 0.1133). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TOP (High: 0.1205 / Low: 0.1170).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1226) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.99%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1226
2017 Avg (August) 0.1238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1214 0.1152 0.1189
February 0.1205 0.1170 0.1188
March 0.1228 0.1176 0.1196
April 0.1234 0.1173 0.1211
May 0.1188 0.1132 0.1159
June 0.1166 0.1090 0.1128
July 0.1247 0.1155 0.1219
August 0.1252 0.1204 0.1226
September 0.1237 0.1192 0.1216
October 0.1235 0.1133 0.1202
November 0.1165 0.1113 0.1134
December 0.1158 0.1112 0.1134