2012 GTQ to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1352 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9669 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0475 LSL

2012 GTQ to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.9669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1683 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0256 to the December average rate of 1.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1352 was up 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0936, 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 5,676 LSL

2011 Average 4,650 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,835 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 841.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1332

0.9687

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LSL 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 1.0203, compared to 1.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0988 LSL (High: 1.0910 / Low: 0.9922). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 LSL (High: 0.9963 / Low: 0.9669).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0766 (+7.34%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1195

2011 Avg (November) 1.0429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0428	0.9939	1.0256
February	1.0039	0.9699	0.9848
March	0.9963	0.9669	0.9824
April	1.0369	0.9878	1.0111
May	1.0910	0.9922	1.0484
June	1.1017	1.0423	1.0696
July	1.0880	1.0340	1.0539
August	1.0686	1.0305	1.0510
September	1.0603	1.0211	1.0381
October	1.1177	1.0431	1.0928
November	1.1352	1.1033	1.1195
December	1.1196	1.0674	1.0930