YEARLY HIGH
5.8486 LRD
YEARLY LOW
5.1521 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6061 LRD

2012 MXN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 5.8486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 5.1521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6964 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4211 to the December average rate of 5.6748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8486 was down 7.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.2983, 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 292,428 LRD
2011 Average 290,948 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 257,606 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,822.04 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8116
5.3074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to LRD 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 5.5627, compared to 5.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5462 LRD (High: 5.7024 / Low: 5.1562). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1355 LRD (High: 5.7868 / Low: 5.6513).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5462
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1993 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 5.7059) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1801 (+3.26%).

2012 Avg (September) 5.7059
2011 Avg (September) 5.5259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7024 5.1562 5.4211
February 5.7868 5.6513 5.7270
March 5.8323 5.6441 5.7696
April 5.7936 5.5694 5.6542
May 5.7467 5.2740 5.4549
June 5.5482 5.1521 5.3494
July 5.6712 5.4566 5.5860
August 5.6992 5.5418 5.6211
September 5.8486 5.5971 5.7059
October 5.7860 5.5213 5.6738
November 5.7240 5.5495 5.6352
December 5.7813 5.5753 5.6748