YEARLY HIGH
0.1582 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1388 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1522 BBD

2012 MXN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.1388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1491 to the December average rate of 0.1553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1582 was down 9.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1738, 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 7,908 BBD
2011 Average 8,074 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,942 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.82 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1584
0.1422
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to BBD 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 0.1511, compared to 0.1533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0144 BBD (High: 0.1548 / Low: 0.1404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.1528 / Low: 0.1496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1570) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1667), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0096 (-5.78%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1570
2011 Avg (March) 0.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1547 0.1433 0.1491
February 0.1578 0.1545 0.1564
March 0.1582 0.1544 0.1570
April 0.1573 0.1512 0.1534
May 0.1548 0.1404 0.1470
June 0.1494 0.1388 0.1435
July 0.1520 0.1462 0.1498
August 0.1528 0.1496 0.1518
September 0.1573 0.1513 0.1546
October 0.1568 0.1530 0.1552
November 0.1547 0.1510 0.1530
December 0.1571 0.1536 0.1553