YEARLY HIGH
1.7238 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.4517 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6051 MXN

2012 SZL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.4517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2721 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6747 to the December average rate of 1.4933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7238 was down 7.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,619 MXN
2011 Average 8,594 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 7,259 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,360.30 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6940
1.4678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.6699, compared to 1.5403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0902 MXN (High: 1.5420 / Low: 1.4517). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 MXN (High: 1.6900 / Low: 1.6546).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0902
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0711 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0831 (-4.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6747
2011 Avg (January) 1.7577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7238 1.6513 1.6747
February 1.6978 1.6468 1.6701
March 1.6985 1.6495 1.6752
April 1.6945 1.6432 1.6680
May 1.6900 1.6546 1.6699
June 1.6913 1.6201 1.6614
July 1.6464 1.6035 1.6184
August 1.6205 1.5663 1.5930
September 1.5927 1.5183 1.5609
October 1.5420 1.4517 1.4898
November 1.5150 1.4573 1.4866
December 1.5382 1.4645 1.4933