YEARLY HIGH
0.4783 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4576 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4688 AED

2012 GTQ to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.4783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4700 to the December average rate of 0.4654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4783 was down 1.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,392 AED
2011 Average 2,358 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,288 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.56 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4762
0.4593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to AED 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 0.4720, compared to 0.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0097 AED (High: 0.4692 / Low: 0.4594). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 AED (High: 0.4734 / Low: 0.4706).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.4746) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-1.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.4746
2011 Avg (April) 0.4814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4727 0.4672 0.4700
February 0.4747 0.4689 0.4723
March 0.4773 0.4725 0.4748
April 0.4783 0.4718 0.4746
May 0.4734 0.4706 0.4721
June 0.4719 0.4663 0.4684
July 0.4713 0.4670 0.4692
August 0.4707 0.4622 0.4668
September 0.4643 0.4576 0.4607
October 0.4692 0.4594 0.4638
November 0.4697 0.4630 0.4675
December 0.4700 0.4620 0.4654