2018 WST to MXN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 WST to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the WST to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 8.1630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 7.0672.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0958 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5187 to the December average rate of 7.7012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.1630 was down 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.6978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
WST to MXN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.5147, compared to 7.4551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0596 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.6264 MXN (High: 7.7699 / Low: 7.1435). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2005 MXN (High: 7.5669 / Low: 7.3665).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5572 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 7.8917) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7201 (+10.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7811 | 7.3643 | 7.5187 |
| February | 7.5669 | 7.3665 | 7.4656 |
| March | 7.4941 | 7.1579 | 7.3571 |
| April | 7.4510 | 7.0672 | 7.2451 |
| May | 7.7476 | 7.4176 | 7.6100 |
| June | 8.1630 | 7.6289 | 7.8917 |
| July | 7.6920 | 7.1597 | 7.3344 |
| August | 7.4125 | 7.1307 | 7.2814 |
| September | 7.4879 | 7.2146 | 7.3396 |
| October | 7.7699 | 7.1435 | 7.3201 |
| November | 7.9156 | 7.5301 | 7.7540 |
| December | 7.8976 | 7.4969 | 7.7012 |