YEARLY HIGH
1189.7909 STD
YEARLY LOW
872.4769 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1007.8540 STD

2020 MXN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1189.7909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 872.4769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 317.3140 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1146.6611 to the December average rate of 1036.3313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1189.7909 was up 3.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 1144.8446, 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 59,489,543 STD
2019 Average 55,370,941 STD
Yearly Trough Low 43,623,845 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,865,697.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1189.6919
885.8246
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 1024.3782, compared to 991.3298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1024.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 991.3298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 262.0661 STD (High: 1135.9948 / Low: 873.9288). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.6141 STD (High: 1155.5045 / Low: 1135.8904).

March Spread (Volatile) ±262.0661
January Spread (Stable) ±19.6141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 168.2197 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -168.2197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1164.3696) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1097.6413), the exchange rate shifted by +66.7284 (+6.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 1164.3696
2019 Avg (February) 1097.6413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1155.5045 1135.8904 1146.6611
February 1189.7909 1124.3958 1164.3696
March 1135.9948 873.9288 996.1500
April 945.0426 872.4769 911.1469
May 994.5805 887.7360 941.2028
June 1026.5370 954.0473 986.7390
July 987.6115 959.5116 973.1069
August 964.2120 944.2438 953.0429
September 996.9975 938.5569 969.5828
October 1002.6752 962.7393 988.2532
November 1046.4111 984.3767 1027.6616
December 1057.0512 1018.9984 1036.3313