2012 ARS to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8228 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.6043 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7257 GTQ

2012 ARS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.8228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2186 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8094 to the December average rate of 1.6178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8228 was down 9.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,114 GTQ

2011 Average 9,438 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 8,021 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,092.80 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8285

1.5987

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ARS to GTQ 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 1.7728, compared to 1.6785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0507 GTQ (High: 1.7002 / Low: 1.6494). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 GTQ (High: 1.6472 / Low: 1.6339).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0507

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.8094) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1938 (-9.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.8094

2011 Avg (January) 2.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8228	1.7956	1.8094
February	1.7995	1.7742	1.7890
March	1.7923	1.7657	1.7765
April	1.7692	1.7525	1.7611
May	1.7631	1.7409	1.7502
June	1.7755	1.7264	1.7505
July	1.7405	1.7076	1.7218
August	1.7200	1.7006	1.7084
September	1.7220	1.6964	1.7078
October	1.7002	1.6494	1.6762
November	1.6472	1.6339	1.6392
December	1.6358	1.6043	1.6178