2012 GTQ to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2316 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2149 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2218 TOP

2012 GTQ to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.2316. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.2149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2228 to the December average rate of 0.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2316 was down 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2447, 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 1,158 TOP

2011 Average 1,127 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,075 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.49 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2292

0.2166

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to TOP 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 0.2220, compared to 0.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0162 TOP (High: 0.2316 / Low: 0.2155). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 TOP (High: 0.2215 / Low: 0.2181).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2256) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-2.37%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2256

2011 Avg (May) 0.2311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2260	0.2181	0.2228
February	0.2195	0.2151	0.2176
March	0.2202	0.2157	0.2181
April	0.2215	0.2181	0.2199
May	0.2316	0.2155	0.2256
June	0.2303	0.2264	0.2282
July	0.2310	0.2229	0.2271
August	0.2240	0.2204	0.2225
September	0.2234	0.2149	0.2186
October	0.2233	0.2157	0.2200
November	0.2262	0.2178	0.2211
December	0.2230	0.2180	0.2205