YEARLY HIGH
36.1835 SOS
YEARLY LOW
26.8223 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.8777 SOS

2016 MXN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 36.1835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 26.8223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3612 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3532 to the December average rate of 27.9123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.1835 was down 27.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.6476, 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 1,809,176 SOS
2015 Average 2,134,035 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,341,115 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 468,061.55 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.5806
27.2152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SOS 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 33.6703, compared to 30.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.6616 SOS (High: 31.4839 / Low: 26.8223). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2644 SOS (High: 32.0280 / Low: 30.7637).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.6616
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 2.0678 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 34.3532) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.6770), the exchange rate shifted by -14.3238 (-29.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 34.3532
2015 Avg (January) 48.6770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1835 33.0425 34.3532
February 33.8872 32.0412 33.2054
March 35.5514 33.9029 34.7402
April 35.4859 34.1015 34.8834
May 35.3165 31.9990 33.3346
June 32.2606 30.6632 31.5048
July 32.0280 30.7637 31.3491
August 32.1520 30.5863 31.5113
September 31.8155 29.3541 30.4051
October 31.5928 29.9957 30.7005
November 31.4839 26.8223 28.6326
December 28.5657 27.0289 27.9123