YEARLY HIGH
1.3185 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.2493 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2909 GTQ

2012 EGP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1.3185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2942 to the December average rate of 1.2812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3185 was down 4.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,592 GTQ
2011 Average 6,551 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 6,247 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.73 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3106
1.2786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.2885, compared to 1.2933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0444 GTQ (High: 1.2938 / Low: 1.2493). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 GTQ (High: 1.2913 / Low: 1.2834).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.3079) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3145), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-0.50%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.3079
2011 Avg (September) 1.3145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3028 1.2857 1.2942
February 1.2974 1.2820 1.2885
March 1.2884 1.2745 1.2817
April 1.2897 1.2712 1.2816
May 1.2913 1.2834 1.2880
June 1.3035 1.2847 1.2969
July 1.2989 1.2846 1.2911
August 1.3022 1.2862 1.2939
September 1.3185 1.2976 1.3079
October 1.3127 1.2829 1.2982
November 1.2983 1.2786 1.2874
December 1.2938 1.2493 1.2812