2012 GTQ to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2605 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2492 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2553 BBD

2012 GTQ to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.2605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.2492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2559 to the December average rate of 0.2534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2605 was down 1.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2646, 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 1,302 BBD

2011 Average 1,284 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,246 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.44 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2593

0.2501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BBD 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 0.2570, compared to 0.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0053 BBD (High: 0.2555 / Low: 0.2502). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BBD (High: 0.2578 / Low: 0.2563).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.2585) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2622), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-1.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.2585

2011 Avg (April) 0.2622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2574	0.2544	0.2559
February	0.2585	0.2553	0.2572
March	0.2599	0.2573	0.2585
April	0.2605	0.2569	0.2585
May	0.2578	0.2563	0.2571
June	0.2570	0.2539	0.2551
July	0.2566	0.2543	0.2554
August	0.2563	0.2517	0.2542
September	0.2528	0.2492	0.2509
October	0.2555	0.2502	0.2526
November	0.2557	0.2521	0.2545
December	0.2559	0.2516	0.2534