YEARLY HIGH
1568.5491 STD
YEARLY LOW
1356.3484 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1449.3604 STD

2013 MXN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MXN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 1568.5491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1356.3484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 212.2007 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1454.0729 to the December average rate of 1379.5280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1568.5491 was up 0.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 1556.0688, 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 78,427,453 STD
2012 Average 72,774,389 STD
Yearly Trough Low 67,817,419 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,610,033.61 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1562.2063
1362.9209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to STD 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 1488.6240, compared to 1410.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.5273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1488.6240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1410.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 97.0295 STD (High: 1470.4706 / Low: 1373.4412). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.6131 STD (High: 1557.8067 / Low: 1528.1936).

August Spread (Volatile) ±97.0295
April Spread (Stable) ±29.6131

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 95.0360 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1535.1462) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1391.4999), the exchange rate shifted by +143.6463 (+10.32%).

2013 Avg (May) 1535.1462
2012 Avg (May) 1391.4999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1469.7111 1422.6413 1454.0729
February 1467.7718 1421.6313 1444.1123
March 1554.7247 1463.1201 1512.7033
April 1557.8067 1528.1936 1545.5992
May 1568.5491 1483.4358 1535.1462
June 1484.9223 1388.2098 1440.1102
July 1499.8824 1445.2402 1471.9379
August 1470.4706 1373.4412 1424.9114
September 1434.7674 1384.2782 1406.3599
October 1405.4670 1371.0179 1384.6767
November 1415.6394 1371.1650 1393.1663
December 1393.3374 1356.3484 1379.5280