YEARLY HIGH
0.0511 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0456 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0493 USD

2021 MXN to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MXN to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0501 to the December average rate of 0.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0511 was down 5.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0540, 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 2,553 USD
2020 Average 2,342 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,282 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.71 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0504
0.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to USD 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.0492 / Low: 0.0456). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 USD (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0496).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0501) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-5.83%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0501
2020 Avg (January) 0.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0511 0.0486 0.0501
February 0.0502 0.0478 0.0493
March 0.0491 0.0465 0.0482
April 0.0505 0.0492 0.0499
May 0.0506 0.0494 0.0501
June 0.0507 0.0484 0.0499
July 0.0506 0.0496 0.0501
August 0.0503 0.0491 0.0498
September 0.0504 0.0485 0.0499
October 0.0496 0.0479 0.0489
November 0.0492 0.0456 0.0479
December 0.0489 0.0466 0.0479