YEARLY HIGH
0.5680 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4934 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5425 SBD

2012 MXN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 0.4934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5470 to the December average rate of 0.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5680 was down 15.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6688, 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 28,399 SBD
2011 Average 30,723 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 24,672 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,727.07 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5666
0.4973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SBD 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 0.5402, compared to 0.5448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0389 SBD (High: 0.5554 / Low: 0.5165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 SBD (High: 0.5398 / Low: 0.5284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5608) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0766 (-12.02%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5608
2011 Avg (March) 0.6374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5546 0.5360 0.5470
February 0.5599 0.5441 0.5514
March 0.5680 0.5503 0.5608
April 0.5588 0.5398 0.5467
May 0.5520 0.5150 0.5324
June 0.5216 0.4934 0.5031
July 0.5554 0.5165 0.5373
August 0.5398 0.5284 0.5364
September 0.5586 0.5345 0.5480
October 0.5621 0.5419 0.5528
November 0.5545 0.5347 0.5434
December 0.5603 0.5448 0.5509