YEARLY HIGH
0.5668 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3393 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4453 SDG

2012 GTQ to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.5668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.3393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2274 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3424 to the December average rate of 0.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5668 was up 54.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3661, 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 2,834 SDG
2011 Average 1,711 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,697 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.14 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5850
0.3190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SDG 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 0.3439, compared to 0.5468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2260 SDG (High: 0.5668 / Low: 0.3407). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SDG (High: 0.3457 / Low: 0.3428).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2260
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4860) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1417 (+41.16%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4860
2011 Avg (July) 0.3443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3445 0.3403 0.3424
February 0.3457 0.3420 0.3441
March 0.3480 0.3441 0.3460
April 0.3487 0.3433 0.3457
May 0.3457 0.3428 0.3438
June 0.3439 0.3393 0.3411
July 0.5668 0.3407 0.4860
August 0.5659 0.5586 0.5629
September 0.5596 0.5505 0.5540
October 0.5634 0.5524 0.5573
November 0.5643 0.5565 0.5616
December 0.5639 0.5556 0.5592