YEARLY HIGH
12.9839 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
11.9560 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4201 GTQ

2012 GBP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 12.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 11.9560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0279 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1207 to the December average rate of 12.7329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9839 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,919 GTQ
2011 Average 62,442 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 59,780 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,139.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9141
12.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12.2690, compared to 12.5712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5644 GTQ (High: 12.6198 / Low: 12.0555). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2358 GTQ (High: 12.4179 / Low: 12.1820).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5644
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 12.8420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4521 (+3.65%).

2012 Avg (September) 12.8420
2011 Avg (September) 12.3899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2839 11.9560 12.1207
February 12.4179 12.1820 12.2916
March 12.3554 12.0690 12.2419
April 12.6295 12.1735 12.3876
May 12.6198 12.0555 12.3874
June 12.3377 11.9621 12.1850
July 12.3220 12.0650 12.2145
August 12.5921 12.2012 12.3650
September 12.9839 12.5756 12.8420
October 12.8935 12.5158 12.7316
November 12.7198 12.4133 12.5412
December 12.8702 12.6049 12.7329