YEARLY HIGH
5.2311 MXN
YEARLY LOW
4.6579 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8966 MXN

2012 LTL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.2311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 4.6579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5732 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0135 to the December average rate of 4.8943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.2311 was down 4.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.4815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,156 MXN
2011 Average 25,030 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 23,290 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,865.89 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.0896
4.6963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 4.9767, compared to 4.8166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3073 MXN (High: 5.2311 / Low: 4.9238). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 MXN (High: 4.8612 / Low: 4.7796).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.0135) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3138 (+6.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.0135
2011 Avg (January) 4.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2311 4.9238 5.0135
February 4.9929 4.7971 4.8978
March 4.9315 4.7808 4.8710
April 5.0429 4.8663 4.9717
May 5.1241 4.9245 5.0496
June 5.1535 4.8930 5.0568
July 4.8924 4.6695 4.7552
August 4.8530 4.6579 4.7291
September 4.8612 4.7796 4.8191
October 4.9142 4.7923 4.8445
November 4.8975 4.8158 4.8572
December 4.9831 4.7987 4.8943