YEARLY HIGH
0.8227 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.7848 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8055 CNY

2012 GTQ to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.8227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.7848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8082 to the December average rate of 0.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8227 was down 4.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8595, 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 4,114 CNY
2011 Average 4,150 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 3,924 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.47 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8184
0.7884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CNY 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 0.8121, compared to 0.7988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0175 CNY (High: 0.8166 / Low: 0.7991). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 CNY (High: 0.8160 / Low: 0.8076).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.8159) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0353 (-4.15%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.8159
2011 Avg (March) 0.8512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8137 0.8031 0.8082
February 0.8142 0.8041 0.8103
March 0.8227 0.8104 0.8159
April 0.8207 0.8076 0.8145
May 0.8160 0.8076 0.8124
June 0.8176 0.8062 0.8116
July 0.8186 0.8082 0.8138
August 0.8166 0.7991 0.8084
September 0.8020 0.7848 0.7929
October 0.7985 0.7849 0.7923
November 0.7997 0.7855 0.7943
December 0.8002 0.7849 0.7909