YEARLY HIGH
1.0472 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.8787 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9594 MXN

2012 SCR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.8787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1685 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9672 to the December average rate of 0.9840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0472 was down 7.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,236 MXN
2011 Average 4,992 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 4,393 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.50 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0049
0.8944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.9403, compared to 0.9784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1371 MXN (High: 1.0472 / Low: 0.9101). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 MXN (High: 0.9928 / Low: 0.9737).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1371
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0543 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9672) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-1.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9672
2011 Avg (January) 0.9774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0472 0.9101 0.9672
February 0.9291 0.8899 0.9129
March 0.9377 0.8855 0.9036
April 0.9572 0.8905 0.9301
May 0.9980 0.9141 0.9631
June 0.9953 0.9186 0.9651
July 0.9714 0.8787 0.9190
August 1.0247 0.9410 0.9938
September 1.0169 0.9802 0.9942
October 0.9992 0.9748 0.9836
November 1.0127 0.9837 0.9957
December 0.9928 0.9737 0.9840