YEARLY HIGH
0.1941 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.1710 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1785 MXN

2012 LRD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.1710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1846 to the December average rate of 0.1762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1941 was down 3.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 970 MXN
2011 Average 863 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 855 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.56 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1884
0.1720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1800, compared to 0.1770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0186 MXN (High: 0.1939 / Low: 0.1754). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MXN (High: 0.1770 / Low: 0.1728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1870) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0236 (+14.47%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1870
2011 Avg (June) 0.1634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1939 0.1754 0.1846
February 0.1770 0.1728 0.1746
March 0.1772 0.1715 0.1733
April 0.1796 0.1726 0.1769
May 0.1896 0.1740 0.1834
June 0.1941 0.1802 0.1870
July 0.1833 0.1763 0.1790
August 0.1804 0.1755 0.1779
September 0.1787 0.1710 0.1753
October 0.1811 0.1728 0.1763
November 0.1802 0.1747 0.1775
December 0.1794 0.1730 0.1762