YEARLY HIGH
0.4583 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.3872 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4155 PLN

2012 GTQ to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.4583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4339 to the December average rate of 0.3956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4583 was up 1.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4507, 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 2,291 PLN
2011 Average 1,904 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 1,936 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.46 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4419
0.3913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to PLN 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 0.4207, compared to 0.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0493 PLN (High: 0.4540 / Low: 0.4047). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 PLN (High: 0.4128 / Low: 0.3999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4377) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+23.62%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4377
2011 Avg (June) 0.3541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4489 0.4100 0.4339
February 0.4181 0.3968 0.4069
March 0.4128 0.3999 0.4046
April 0.4160 0.4024 0.4102
May 0.4540 0.4047 0.4307
June 0.4583 0.4267 0.4377
July 0.4452 0.4265 0.4347
August 0.4254 0.4121 0.4192
September 0.4211 0.3876 0.4025
October 0.4087 0.3921 0.3996
November 0.4200 0.3976 0.4101
December 0.4061 0.3872 0.3956