YEARLY HIGH
0.1057 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0949 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0993 EUR

2012 GTQ to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0992 to the December average rate of 0.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1057 was up 6.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0990, 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 529 EUR
2011 Average 462 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 475 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.99 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1046
0.0959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to EUR 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 0.0991, compared to 0.0995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 EUR (High: 0.1036 / Low: 0.0972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 EUR (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0962).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1039) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0138 (+15.35%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1039
2011 Avg (July) 0.0901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1010 0.0970 0.0992
February 0.0985 0.0949 0.0972
March 0.0995 0.0967 0.0979
April 0.0996 0.0970 0.0982
May 0.1036 0.0972 0.1004
June 0.1036 0.1004 0.1018
July 0.1057 0.1011 0.1039
August 0.1044 0.1002 0.1025
September 0.1003 0.0954 0.0975
October 0.0986 0.0962 0.0973
November 0.1005 0.0972 0.0992
December 0.0986 0.0951 0.0966