YEARLY HIGH
1.9196 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6097 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7528 SCR

2012 GTQ to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 1.9196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.6097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3099 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7766 to the December average rate of 1.6588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9196 was up 8.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7693, 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 9,598 SCR
2011 Average 7,996 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,049 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549.59 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8796
1.6095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SCR 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 1.8121, compared to 1.6934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1483 SCR (High: 1.7906 / Low: 1.6423). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 SCR (High: 1.6802 / Low: 1.6591).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1483
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1709 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2828 (+17.97%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8571
2011 Avg (July) 1.5742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8174 1.7057 1.7766
February 1.8456 1.7677 1.8017
March 1.8558 1.7581 1.8223
April 1.8632 1.7735 1.8125
May 1.8742 1.7797 1.8172
June 1.8871 1.8038 1.8425
July 1.9196 1.7938 1.8571
August 1.7906 1.6423 1.6861
September 1.6474 1.6097 1.6320
October 1.6805 1.6309 1.6551
November 1.6802 1.6591 1.6712
December 1.6726 1.6454 1.6588