YEARLY HIGH
1.1352 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.9670 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0477 SZL

2012 GTQ to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.9670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1682 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0253 to the December average rate of 1.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1352 was up 3.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0935, 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 5,676 SZL
2011 Average 4,649 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,835 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 841.02 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1331
0.9692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SZL 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 1.0203, compared to 1.0750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0203
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0988 SZL (High: 1.0909 / Low: 0.9921). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 SZL (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9670).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0988
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1194) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+7.39%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1194
2011 Avg (November) 1.0424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0437 0.9940 1.0253
February 1.0038 0.9694 0.9849
March 0.9962 0.9670 0.9828
April 1.0367 0.9879 1.0105
May 1.0909 0.9921 1.0482
June 1.1064 1.0426 1.0701
July 1.0881 1.0342 1.0540
August 1.0685 1.0303 1.0512
September 1.0604 1.0212 1.0396
October 1.1175 1.0431 1.0928
November 1.1352 1.1032 1.1194
December 1.1197 1.0691 1.0933