2012 GTQ to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3645 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.3281 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3429 LTL

2012 GTQ to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3425 to the December average rate of 0.3335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3645 was up 6.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3428, 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 1,822 LTL

2011 Average 1,594 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 1,640 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.01 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3613

0.3310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LTL 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 0.3422, compared to 0.3436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0216 LTL (High: 0.3570 / Low: 0.3355). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 LTL (High: 0.3404 / Low: 0.3322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3587) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0474 (+15.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3587

2011 Avg (July) 0.3114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3489	0.3353	0.3425
February	0.3416	0.3288	0.3358
March	0.3435	0.3346	0.3380
April	0.3438	0.3349	0.3390
May	0.3570	0.3355	0.3466
June	0.3586	0.3476	0.3516
July	0.3645	0.3491	0.3587
August	0.3587	0.3457	0.3541
September	0.3468	0.3296	0.3367
October	0.3404	0.3322	0.3360
November	0.3470	0.3353	0.3426
December	0.3404	0.3281	0.3335