2012 GTQ to PHP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GTQ to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GTQ to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 5.6285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 5.1461.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4823 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5744 to the December average rate of 5.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6285 was down 1.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7174, 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 PHP 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 5.5140, compared to 5.2638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2502 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2144 PHP (High: 5.5821 / Low: 5.3676). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0871 PHP (High: 5.2473 / Low: 5.1602).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1156 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.5744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5455), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0289 (+0.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6285 | 5.4740 | 5.5744 |
| February | 5.5415 | 5.4390 | 5.4858 |
| March | 5.5905 | 5.4977 | 5.5428 |
| April | 5.5724 | 5.4207 | 5.5120 |
| May | 5.6257 | 5.4174 | 5.5164 |
| June | 5.5821 | 5.3676 | 5.4525 |
| July | 5.3924 | 5.3034 | 5.3500 |
| August | 5.3990 | 5.3078 | 5.3468 |
| September | 5.3059 | 5.1776 | 5.2311 |
| October | 5.2923 | 5.1827 | 5.2265 |
| November | 5.2696 | 5.1461 | 5.2311 |
| December | 5.2473 | 5.1602 | 5.1973 |