2012 GTQ to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0113 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.9663 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9901 HKD

2012 GTQ to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.9663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9935 to the December average rate of 0.9820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0113 was down 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0281, 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 5,056 HKD

2011 Average 4,999 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 4,831 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.96 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0065

0.9696

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to HKD 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 0.9975, compared to 0.9827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0203 HKD (High: 0.9900 / Low: 0.9697). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 HKD (High: 1.0010 / Low: 0.9947).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.0031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0188), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-1.55%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.0031

2011 Avg (April) 1.0188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9988	0.9878	0.9935
February	1.0025	0.9901	0.9973
March	1.0087	0.9983	1.0034
April	1.0113	0.9970	1.0031
May	1.0010	0.9947	0.9979
June	0.9969	0.9850	0.9896
July	0.9954	0.9860	0.9905
August	0.9939	0.9760	0.9859
September	0.9804	0.9663	0.9726
October	0.9900	0.9697	0.9789
November	0.9911	0.9769	0.9864
December	0.9918	0.9749	0.9820