2012 GTQ to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GTQ to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GTQ to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 152.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 134.7090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4892 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.2247 to the December average rate of 136.2822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 152.1981 was down 0.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 152.4321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GTQ to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.7184, compared to 140.8464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8720 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.1516 KRW (High: 152.1981 / Low: 145.0466). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1907 KRW (High: 145.8260 / Low: 143.6353).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.9982 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 148.7984) against the same month in 2011 (average: 141.9092), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8893 (+4.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 148.3734 | 143.5020 | 146.2247 |
| February | 145.8260 | 143.6353 | 144.4412 |
| March | 147.1594 | 143.5772 | 145.5876 |
| April | 148.3199 | 145.2317 | 146.7291 |
| May | 152.1981 | 145.0466 | 148.7984 |
| June | 151.4029 | 145.6802 | 148.5294 |
| July | 147.7531 | 144.1993 | 145.9077 |
| August | 144.9527 | 142.7593 | 143.9020 |
| September | 143.1640 | 139.1091 | 140.9038 |
| October | 140.9598 | 138.7502 | 139.6518 |
| November | 139.3628 | 136.5704 | 138.4309 |
| December | 137.8910 | 134.7090 | 136.2822 |