YEARLY HIGH
2.0266 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.7606 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8448 MXN

2012 SBD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 2.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.7606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2660 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8283 to the December average rate of 1.8153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0266 was up 8.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,133 MXN
2011 Average 8,171 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 8,803 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.83 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0086
1.7627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.8536, compared to 1.8360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1358 MXN (High: 1.9361 / Low: 1.8004). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 MXN (High: 1.8926 / Low: 1.8526).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1358
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1262 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1262

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.9881) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4206 (+26.84%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.9881
2011 Avg (June) 1.5674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8658 1.8032 1.8283
February 1.8381 1.7860 1.8137
March 1.8171 1.7606 1.7832
April 1.8526 1.7895 1.8293
May 1.9418 1.8116 1.8790
June 2.0266 1.9173 1.9881
July 1.9361 1.8004 1.8619
August 1.8926 1.8526 1.8643
September 1.8708 1.7901 1.8251
October 1.8453 1.7792 1.8093
November 1.8700 1.8034 1.8405
December 1.8355 1.7846 1.8153