YEARLY HIGH
29.6682 MXN
YEARLY LOW
25.8543 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.2466 MXN

2018 XDR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 29.6682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 25.8543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8139 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1898 to the December average rate of 27.9400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.6682 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 29.7091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 148,341 MXN
2017 Average 131,052 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 129,271 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,069.49 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.8921
26.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to MXN 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 27.4075, compared to 27.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 2.0608 MXN (High: 28.0676 / Low: 26.0068). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7213 MXN (High: 27.4054 / Low: 26.6841).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.0608
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 28.6625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.1103), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5522 (+14.15%).

2018 Avg (June) 28.6625
2017 Avg (June) 25.1103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9959 26.7949 27.1898
February 27.4054 26.6841 27.0793
March 27.4152 26.4019 27.0095
April 27.4062 26.2265 26.6393
May 28.4622 27.1867 27.8644
June 29.6682 27.7393 28.6625
July 28.0676 26.0068 26.6898
August 26.8021 25.8543 26.3665
September 27.1171 26.1296 26.6323
October 28.2180 26.1859 26.7538
November 28.6367 27.4750 28.1315
December 28.5547 27.4082 27.9400