YEARLY HIGH
1308.6675 STD
YEARLY LOW
1083.0654 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1187.1840 STD

2016 MXN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1308.6675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1083.0654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 225.6021 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1250.9185 to the December average rate of 1134.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1308.6675 was down 13.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1518.5951, 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 65,433,374 STD
2015 Average 69,688,189 STD
Yearly Trough Low 54,153,272 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,280,102.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1262.9032
1119.0869
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 1215.9507, compared to 1158.4173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.5335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1215.9507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1158.4173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 122.4790 STD (High: 1205.5444 / Low: 1083.0654). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.8081 STD (High: 1260.5741 / Low: 1233.7660).

November Spread (Volatile) ±122.4790
March Spread (Stable) ±26.8081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 51.1795 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -51.1795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1250.9185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1431.5141), the exchange rate shifted by -180.5956 (-12.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 1250.9185
2015 Avg (January) 1431.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1308.6675 1205.2620 1250.9185
February 1235.3656 1148.1082 1199.7389
March 1260.5741 1233.7660 1250.4631
April 1252.2662 1209.4769 1233.6785
May 1237.2160 1182.0305 1194.0066
June 1201.6752 1110.8483 1166.8987
July 1206.4751 1172.3885 1191.2370
August 1210.0849 1158.9976 1182.8903
September 1195.5929 1096.8198 1139.1865
October 1215.3578 1119.7456 1172.0780
November 1205.5444 1083.0654 1131.0715
December 1154.0938 1112.3818 1134.0401