YEARLY HIGH
0.1269 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1144 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1197 CHF

2012 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1201 to the December average rate of 0.1167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1269 was up 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1250, 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 634 CHF
2011 Average 569 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 572 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.30 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1256
0.1159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1194, compared to 0.1200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 CHF (High: 0.1243 / Low: 0.1168). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CHF (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.1165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+17.71%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1248
2011 Avg (July) 0.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1222 0.1171 0.1201
February 0.1189 0.1144 0.1173
March 0.1205 0.1168 0.1180
April 0.1197 0.1167 0.1180
May 0.1243 0.1168 0.1206
June 0.1245 0.1206 0.1222
July 0.1269 0.1215 0.1248
August 0.1250 0.1202 0.1232
September 0.1206 0.1161 0.1179
October 0.1193 0.1165 0.1177
November 0.1212 0.1170 0.1196
December 0.1191 0.1149 0.1167