YEARLY HIGH
0.4868 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.3767 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4238 MXN

2012 GMD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.3767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4528 to the December average rate of 0.4154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4868 was down 1.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,434 MXN
2011 Average 2,205 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,883 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.27 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4596
0.3782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.4387, compared to 0.4089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0595 MXN (High: 0.4428 / Low: 0.3833). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 MXN (High: 0.3989 / Low: 0.3863).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4528) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+3.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4528
2011 Avg (January) 0.4380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4868 0.4297 0.4528
February 0.4352 0.4113 0.4214
March 0.4342 0.4103 0.4175
April 0.4467 0.4238 0.4408
May 0.4637 0.4270 0.4483
June 0.4724 0.4295 0.4511
July 0.4352 0.4158 0.4248
August 0.4205 0.3957 0.4138
September 0.3989 0.3863 0.3915
October 0.3906 0.3767 0.3849
November 0.4428 0.3833 0.4233
December 0.4283 0.3961 0.4154