YEARLY HIGH
14.4044 MXN
YEARLY LOW
12.6452 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1546 MXN

2012 USD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 14.4044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 12.6452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7592 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4184 to the December average rate of 12.8818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.4044 was up 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.2605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 72,022 MXN
2011 Average 62,180 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 63,226 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,796.00 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.0602
12.6154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to MXN 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 13.2571, compared to 13.0520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3235 MXN (High: 14.2418 / Low: 12.9183). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2679 MXN (High: 12.9415 / Low: 12.6736).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3235
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 13.9398) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8129), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1269 (+18.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 13.9398
2011 Avg (June) 11.8129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9528 12.9242 13.4184
February 12.9415 12.6736 12.7883
March 12.9514 12.6452 12.7358
April 13.2305 12.7108 13.0430
May 14.2418 12.9183 13.6174
June 14.4044 13.3832 13.9398
July 13.6808 13.1543 13.3558
August 13.3732 13.0906 13.1729
September 13.2188 12.7168 12.9361
October 13.0754 12.7524 12.8904
November 13.2435 12.9279 13.0749
December 13.0167 12.7273 12.8818