YEARLY HIGH
1.2742 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.2155 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2417 GTQ

2012 CNY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 1.2742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.2155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2373 to the December average rate of 1.2644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2742 was up 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,854 GTQ
2011 Average 30,129 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 30,387 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,467.20 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2683
1.2218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2313, compared to 1.2521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0273 GTQ (High: 1.2742 / Low: 1.2469). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GTQ (High: 1.2382 / Low: 1.2254).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.2612) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+2.76%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.2612
2011 Avg (September) 1.2273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2452 1.2289 1.2373
February 1.2436 1.2282 1.2342
March 1.2340 1.2155 1.2257
April 1.2382 1.2184 1.2278
May 1.2382 1.2254 1.2309
June 1.2404 1.2231 1.2322
July 1.2374 1.2216 1.2289
August 1.2515 1.2246 1.2371
September 1.2742 1.2469 1.2612
October 1.2740 1.2524 1.2621
November 1.2731 1.2504 1.2590
December 1.2740 1.2496 1.2644