YEARLY HIGH
117.2134 KPW
YEARLY LOW
112.1342 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.8739 KPW

2012 GTQ to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 117.2134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 112.1342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0793 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.1759 to the December average rate of 114.0386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 117.2134 was up 1.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 115.7085, 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 586,067 KPW
2011 Average 120,634 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 560,671 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,396.34 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

116.6855
112.5462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to KPW 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 115.6710, compared to 114.0768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.0768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.3845 KPW (High: 114.9594 / Low: 112.5749). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6827 KPW (High: 116.0017 / Low: 115.3190).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.3845
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6827

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 1.5030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 116.3060) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.7565), the exchange rate shifted by +97.5495 (+520.08%).

2012 Avg (April) 116.3060
2011 Avg (April) 18.7565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.8344 114.4878 115.1759
February 116.3118 114.9072 115.7446
March 116.9625 115.7966 116.3406
April 117.2134 115.6182 116.3060
May 116.0017 115.3190 115.6739
June 115.6352 114.2641 114.7853
July 115.4883 114.4361 114.9409
August 115.3533 113.2560 114.3942
September 113.7724 112.1342 112.8911
October 114.9594 112.5749 113.6544
November 115.0806 113.4448 114.5415
December 115.1739 113.2077 114.0386