2021 USD to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.9111 MXN

YEARLY LOW

19.5874 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.2852 MXN

2021 USD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the USD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 21.9111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 19.5874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3237 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9697 to the December average rate of 20.8950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.9111 was down 13.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.3279, 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 109,556 MXN

2020 Average 107,443 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 97,937 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,618.52 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

20.9895

19.8549

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 20.1869, compared to 20.3835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.5879 MXN (High: 21.9111 / Low: 20.3232). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3784 MXN (High: 20.1508 / Low: 19.7724).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5879

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 20.8881) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.3960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4921 (+2.41%).

2021 Avg (November) 20.8881

2020 Avg (November) 20.3960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5914	19.5874	19.9697
February	20.9267	19.9372	20.3059
March	21.4995	20.3637	20.7691
April	20.3147	19.8174	20.0612
May	20.2553	19.7772	19.9730
June	20.6745	19.7058	20.0424
July	20.1508	19.7724	19.9495
August	20.3845	19.8727	20.0834
September	20.6314	19.8595	20.0317
October	20.8624	20.1687	20.4537
November	21.9111	20.3232	20.8881
December	21.4806	20.4626	20.8950