YEARLY HIGH
0.6888 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5797 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6244 LSL

2012 MXN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.6888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1091 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5974 to the December average rate of 0.6697, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6888 was up 13.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6061, 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 34,440 LSL
2011 Average 29,106 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 28,985 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,454.52 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6804
0.5891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to LSL 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 0.5989, compared to 0.6499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0403 LSL (High: 0.6888 / Low: 0.6485). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 LSL (High: 0.6051 / Low: 0.5918).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.6713) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0833 (+14.17%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.6713
2011 Avg (October) 0.5880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6056 0.5797 0.5974
February 0.6072 0.5892 0.5988
March 0.6075 0.5879 0.5968
April 0.6095 0.5898 0.5999
May 0.6051 0.5918 0.5990
June 0.6173 0.5912 0.6017
July 0.6236 0.6073 0.6179
August 0.6385 0.6171 0.6277
September 0.6475 0.6278 0.6398
October 0.6888 0.6485 0.6713
November 0.6862 0.6596 0.6728
December 0.6827 0.6491 0.6697