YEARLY HIGH
10.5361 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
9.4598 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0766 GTQ

2012 EUR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 10.5361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 9.4598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0763 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0831 to the December average rate of 10.3535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5361 was down 8.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,680 GTQ
2011 Average 54,202 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 47,299 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,381.40 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4262
9.5537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 10.0949, compared to 10.0582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6326 GTQ (High: 10.2886 / Low: 9.6561). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2556 GTQ (High: 10.3992 / Low: 10.1436).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6326
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.2901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.6527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3626 (-3.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.2901
2011 Avg (February) 10.6527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3118 9.8979 10.0831
February 10.5361 10.1515 10.2901
March 10.3359 10.0468 10.2183
April 10.3097 10.0438 10.1881
May 10.2886 9.6561 9.9611
June 9.9570 9.6557 9.8288
July 9.8872 9.4598 9.6264
August 9.9842 9.5811 9.7539
September 10.4770 9.9654 10.2603
October 10.3992 10.1436 10.2746
November 10.2880 9.9485 10.0806
December 10.5143 10.1447 10.3535