YEARLY HIGH
196.2023 LBP
YEARLY LOW
187.7890 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.1263 LBP

2012 GTQ to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 196.2023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 187.7890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4132 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.7802 to the December average rate of 190.8004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 196.2023 was down 1.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 199.2527, 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 981,011 LBP
2011 Average 967,502 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 938,945 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,066.15 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

195.2627
188.0921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LBP 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 193.5396, compared to 190.7131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.5396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.7131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 3.8197 LBP (High: 191.9425 / Low: 188.1228). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8370 LBP (High: 192.6721 / Low: 191.8351).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.8197
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8370

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 2.5775 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 194.6188) against the same month in 2011 (average: 197.2223), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6035 (-1.32%).

2012 Avg (April) 194.6188
2011 Avg (April) 197.2223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.9260 191.6399 192.7802
February 194.6930 192.1823 193.6416
March 195.7173 193.7020 194.6651
April 196.2023 193.4646 194.6188
May 194.0451 192.8710 193.5184
June 193.4321 191.1131 192.0135
July 192.6721 191.8351 192.1669
August 192.1784 189.7115 191.2671
September 190.0615 187.7890 188.6896
October 191.9425 188.1228 189.8447
November 192.4849 189.6160 191.5097
December 192.9210 189.5923 190.8004