YEARLY HIGH
30.6287 XOF
YEARLY LOW
26.8876 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.9249 XOF

2018 MXN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 30.6287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 26.8876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7411 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4405 to the December average rate of 28.7108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 30.6287 was down 8.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.4123, 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 1,531,435 XOF
2017 Average 1,541,620 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,344,378 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,057.33 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

30.4051
27.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to XOF 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 28.4575, compared to 29.3922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.0125 XOF (High: 30.2321 / Low: 28.2196). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6016 XOF (High: 28.7834 / Low: 28.1817).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0125
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6016

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2416 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 30.1609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.1820), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0212 (-3.27%).

2018 Avg (August) 30.1609
2017 Avg (August) 31.1820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.8252 27.7818 28.4405
February 28.7834 28.1817 28.5016
March 29.3153 28.0224 28.6039
April 29.4809 28.3601 29.0892
May 28.8667 27.8830 28.3917
June 28.7304 26.8876 27.7181
July 30.2321 28.2196 29.5313
August 30.6287 29.4277 30.1609
September 30.2663 29.1338 29.6377
October 30.3253 28.5304 29.7771
November 29.0742 28.0900 28.5355
December 29.1831 28.1601 28.7108