YEARLY HIGH
33.2101 SOS
YEARLY LOW
26.2636 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7017 SOS

2017 MXN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 33.2101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 26.2636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9464 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.0779 to the December average rate of 30.1815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.2101 was down 8.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.1835, 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 1,660,503 SOS
2016 Average 1,593,807 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,313,182 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 347,320.76 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.1373
26.5271
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 29.8884, compared to 31.5151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.2221 SOS (High: 31.3187 / Low: 29.0965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1406 SOS (High: 33.2101 / Low: 32.0694).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2221
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 32.5093) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.5113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9981 (+3.17%).

2017 Avg (August) 32.5093
2016 Avg (August) 31.5113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0154 26.2636 27.0779
February 29.3717 27.9836 28.5569
March 31.0552 28.9422 30.0137
April 31.3225 30.1132 30.9417
May 31.5482 30.2346 30.8333
June 32.8308 30.7826 31.9067
July 33.0692 31.3988 32.4303
August 33.2101 32.0694 32.5093
September 33.0923 31.7171 32.5865
October 31.9546 30.0673 30.7728
November 31.8630 30.0064 30.6105
December 31.3187 29.0965 30.1815