YEARLY HIGH
0.8130 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6350 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7120 SCR

2016 MXN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.8130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.6350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1780 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7260 to the December average rate of 0.6523, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8130 was down 16.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9748, 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 40,650 SCR
2015 Average 42,087 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 31,750 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,899.47 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7803
0.6406
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 0.7352, compared to 0.6887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0898 SCR (High: 0.7282 / Low: 0.6384). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 SCR (High: 0.6640 / Low: 0.6350).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

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 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.7687) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8922), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1235 (-13.85%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.7687
2015 Avg (April) 0.8922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7600 0.6879 0.7260
February 0.7662 0.6879 0.7257
March 0.7857 0.7263 0.7541
April 0.8130 0.7314 0.7687
May 0.7927 0.7055 0.7353
June 0.7250 0.6687 0.7015
July 0.7279 0.6874 0.7084
August 0.7389 0.6969 0.7162
September 0.7241 0.6654 0.6905
October 0.7185 0.6787 0.6996
November 0.7282 0.6384 0.6652
December 0.6640 0.6350 0.6523