2013 LSL to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5237 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.2421 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3261 MXN

2013 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 1.2421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2816 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4490 to the December average rate of 1.2536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5237 was down 11.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,618 MXN

2012 Average 8,025 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 6,210 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,407.80 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4686

1.2341

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.3652, compared to 1.2871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1157 MXN (High: 1.5237 / Low: 1.4080). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 MXN (High: 1.3187 / Low: 1.2982).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1157

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4490) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2251 (-13.45%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4490

2012 Avg (January) 1.6742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5237	1.4080	1.4490
February	1.4479	1.4107	1.4296
March	1.4146	1.3236	1.3621
April	1.3580	1.3273	1.3403
May	1.3554	1.2730	1.3185
June	1.3153	1.2626	1.2917
July	1.3063	1.2666	1.2863
August	1.2985	1.2703	1.2821
September	1.3187	1.2982	1.3079
October	1.3280	1.2979	1.3118
November	1.2933	1.2661	1.2805
December	1.2885	1.2421	1.2536