YEARLY HIGH
1.1380 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.9549 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0440 SCR

2012 MXN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 1.1380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1831 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0355 to the December average rate of 1.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1380 was up 5.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0837, 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 56,902 SCR
2011 Average 50,207 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 47,746 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,155.87 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1172
0.9941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to SCR 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 1.0648, compared to 1.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1439 SCR (High: 1.0988 / Low: 0.9549). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 SCR (High: 1.0271 / Low: 1.0073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1439
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0889) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+3.90%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0889
2011 Avg (July) 1.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0988 0.9549 1.0355
February 1.1237 1.0763 1.0955
March 1.1293 1.0664 1.1069
April 1.1229 1.0447 1.0755
May 1.0940 1.0020 1.0389
June 1.0886 1.0047 1.0367
July 1.1380 1.0295 1.0889
August 1.0627 0.9759 1.0070
September 1.0202 0.9833 1.0059
October 1.0258 1.0008 1.0167
November 1.0166 0.9875 1.0044
December 1.0271 1.0073 1.0163