YEARLY HIGH
1.8465 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.5932 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6790 MXN

2012 GTQ to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.8465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.5932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2534 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7171 to the December average rate of 1.6322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8465 was up 1.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8249, 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 9,233 MXN
2011 Average 7,984 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 7,966 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,266.82 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7934
1.6071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MXN 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 1.7036, compared to 1.6545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1638 MXN (High: 1.8248 / Low: 1.6610). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 MXN (High: 1.6675 / Low: 1.6366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1638
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.7779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2625 (+17.32%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.7779
2011 Avg (June) 1.5154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7862 1.6539 1.7171
February 1.6669 1.6281 1.6446
March 1.6675 1.6366 1.6463
April 1.7120 1.6441 1.6855
May 1.8248 1.6610 1.7502
June 1.8465 1.7054 1.7779
July 1.7448 1.6833 1.7057
August 1.6966 1.6650 1.6743
September 1.6697 1.5932 1.6227
October 1.6635 1.5987 1.6279
November 1.6907 1.6336 1.6640
December 1.6475 1.6100 1.6322