YEARLY HIGH
22.1044 MXN
YEARLY LOW
19.8274 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8448 MXN

2012 GBP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 22.1044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 19.8274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2769 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8107 to the December average rate of 20.7824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.1044 was up 0.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.0521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,522 MXN
2011 Average 99,634 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 99,137 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,384.55 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.8244
20.0022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 20.8987, compared to 20.7909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.3418 MXN (High: 21.6523 / Low: 20.3105). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3401 MXN (High: 21.0517 / Low: 20.7116).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3418
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.8272 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 21.6608) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.1500), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5107 (+13.11%).

2012 Avg (June) 21.6608
2011 Avg (June) 19.1500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.6523 20.3105 20.8107
February 20.5046 20.0199 20.2150
March 20.4018 19.8274 20.1541
April 21.3400 20.2456 20.8791
May 21.9994 20.9478 21.6725
June 22.1044 20.9534 21.6608
July 21.2266 20.5651 20.8336
August 21.1448 20.4569 20.7027
September 20.9979 20.6275 20.8354
October 21.0443 20.5488 20.7233
November 21.0517 20.7116 20.8678
December 21.0463 20.5602 20.7824