YEARLY HIGH
922.5201 GNF
YEARLY LOW
865.2760 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
899.3234 GNF

2012 GTQ to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 922.5201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 865.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.2441 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 890.2027 to the December average rate of 894.8389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 922.5201 was down 6.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 983.0993, 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 4,612,600 GNF
2011 Average 4,441,002 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,326,380 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,220.59 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

913.1122
886.2926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to GNF 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 898.3912, compared to 900.2555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 898.3912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 900.2555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 40.4869 GNF (High: 905.7629 / Low: 865.2760). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2844 GNF (High: 895.1762 / Low: 882.8918).

May Spread (Volatile) ±40.4869
January Spread (Stable) ±12.2844

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 20.5103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 910.8772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 924.9169), the exchange rate shifted by -14.0397 (-1.52%).

2012 Avg (March) 910.8772
2011 Avg (March) 924.9169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 895.1762 882.8918 890.2027
February 897.8813 876.4211 888.6593
March 922.5201 883.7788 910.8772
April 920.0121 889.6178 905.6674
May 905.7629 865.2760 896.3585
June 912.8197 883.8957 898.5820
July 920.0038 899.2686 910.3749
August 916.4645 897.5301 909.0379
September 905.7775 868.5677 888.5276
October 912.5011 881.2795 895.5205
November 912.3792 890.5929 903.2335
December 909.3233 877.4106 894.8389