2012 GTQ to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2702 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2180 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2492 BRL

2012 GTQ to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2291 to the December average rate of 0.2636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2702 was up 11.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2422, 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 1,351 BRL

2011 Average 1,074 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,090 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.12 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2679

0.2170

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BRL 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 0.2395, compared to 0.2590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0223 BRL (High: 0.2666 / Low: 0.2443). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 BRL (High: 0.2600 / Low: 0.2559).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+12.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2636

2011 Avg (December) 0.2352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2394	0.2226	0.2291
February	0.2238	0.2180	0.2212
March	0.2366	0.2217	0.2316
April	0.2433	0.2356	0.2393
May	0.2666	0.2443	0.2544
June	0.2660	0.2580	0.2611
July	0.2620	0.2542	0.2591
August	0.2600	0.2559	0.2576
September	0.2571	0.2520	0.2542
October	0.2588	0.2536	0.2564
November	0.2673	0.2587	0.2628
December	0.2702	0.2581	0.2636