YEARLY HIGH
120.2035 BIF
YEARLY LOW
93.1039 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
106.7676 BIF

2012 MXN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 120.2035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 93.1039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.0995 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.8155 to the December average rate of 118.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.2035 was up 12.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 106.5180, 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 6,010,174 BIF
2011 Average 4,878,622 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 4,655,197 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,354,976.86 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

120.4888
94.6634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to BIF 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 100.7357, compared to 112.7994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.0638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.7357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.7994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 8.8032 BIF (High: 105.9164 / Low: 97.1132). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2444 BIF (High: 102.6650 / Low: 100.4206).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.8032
February Spread (Stable) ±2.2444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 118.3367) against the same month in 2011 (average: 93.6410), the exchange rate shifted by +24.6957 (+26.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 118.3367
2011 Avg (December) 93.6410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.2329 93.1039 96.8155
February 102.6650 100.4206 101.7032
March 103.1876 99.7914 101.9295
April 106.3725 97.6154 100.8644
May 106.7740 98.8617 102.2616
June 105.9164 97.1132 100.8397
July 109.3611 104.8400 106.8981
August 110.5222 108.2560 109.5554
September 115.4220 108.9389 112.5469
October 116.5724 113.1296 115.0750
November 117.6647 111.9376 114.3847
December 120.2035 116.7707 118.3367