YEARLY HIGH
0.2726 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2300 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2523 GTQ

2012 GMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.2300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2636 to the December average rate of 0.2545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2726 was down 7.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,363 GTQ
2011 Average 1,383 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,150 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.95 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2663
0.2338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2575, compared to 0.2471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0319 GTQ (High: 0.2624 / Low: 0.2306). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 GTQ (High: 0.2434 / Low: 0.2365).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2876), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-8.32%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2636
2011 Avg (January) 0.2876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2726 0.2566 0.2636
February 0.2636 0.2504 0.2562
March 0.2628 0.2500 0.2536
April 0.2652 0.2573 0.2615
May 0.2596 0.2518 0.2562
June 0.2602 0.2486 0.2537
July 0.2536 0.2458 0.2490
August 0.2499 0.2369 0.2472
September 0.2434 0.2365 0.2413
October 0.2429 0.2300 0.2365
November 0.2624 0.2306 0.2543
December 0.2639 0.2427 0.2545