YEARLY HIGH
1.8473 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.9310 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2759 MXN

2020 SCR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.8473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.9310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9163 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3765 to the December average rate of 0.9413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8473 was up 17.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5658, 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 9,237 MXN
2019 Average 7,037 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 4,655 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,581.64 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7040
0.8719
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 1.4172, compared to 1.1345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.4738 MXN (High: 1.8298 / Low: 1.3560). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 MXN (High: 0.9626 / Low: 0.9310).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4738
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.6347) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2286 (+16.26%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.6347
2019 Avg (March) 1.4061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4770 1.3621 1.3765
February 1.4766 1.3523 1.3795
March 1.8473 1.4164 1.6347
April 1.8298 1.3560 1.4919
May 1.5030 1.2608 1.3495
June 1.3334 1.2086 1.2715
July 1.2957 1.2268 1.2686
August 1.2710 1.1994 1.2402
September 1.2471 1.1642 1.2050
October 1.2151 1.0823 1.1500
November 1.1062 0.9598 1.0023
December 0.9626 0.9310 0.9413