YEARLY HIGH
7.3221 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.2179 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7227 BTN

2012 GTQ to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 7.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 6.2179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1043 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5529 to the December average rate of 6.9259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3221 was up 6.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8901, 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 36,611 BTN
2011 Average 29,951 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 31,089 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,521.44 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.2193
6.2545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BTN 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 6.7005, compared to 6.7449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.6592 BTN (High: 6.8770 / Low: 6.2179). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0996 BTN (High: 6.9698 / Low: 6.8702).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6592
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0996

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7.1389) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7522), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3868 (+24.11%).

2012 Avg (June) 7.1389
2011 Avg (June) 5.7522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8146 6.3111 6.5529
February 6.4592 6.2470 6.3349
March 6.6179 6.3715 6.5084
April 6.7758 6.5667 6.6794
May 7.2112 6.7758 6.9884
June 7.3221 7.0196 7.1389
July 7.1334 6.5213 6.8277
August 6.6049 6.4760 6.5375
September 6.8078 6.2558 6.5110
October 6.8770 6.2179 6.6908
November 7.0702 6.8448 6.9765
December 6.9698 6.8702 6.9259