YEARLY HIGH
0.0836 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0770 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0805 GBP

2012 GTQ to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0825 to the December average rate of 0.0785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0836 was up 0.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0832, 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 418 GBP
2011 Average 400 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 385 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.11 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0830
0.0774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GBP 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0792). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0805).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0825) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+3.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0825
2011 Avg (January) 0.0795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0836 0.0814 0.0825
February 0.0821 0.0805 0.0814
March 0.0829 0.0809 0.0817
April 0.0821 0.0792 0.0807
May 0.0829 0.0792 0.0807
June 0.0836 0.0811 0.0821
July 0.0829 0.0812 0.0819
August 0.0820 0.0794 0.0809
September 0.0795 0.0770 0.0779
October 0.0799 0.0776 0.0786
November 0.0806 0.0786 0.0797
December 0.0793 0.0777 0.0785