2012 GTQ to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1405 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9671 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0476 ZAR

2012 GTQ to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.9671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1735 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0250 to the December average rate of 1.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1405 was up 4.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0947, 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 5,703 ZAR

2011 Average 4,660 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,835 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.28 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1343

0.9690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ZAR 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 1.0204, compared to 1.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0995 ZAR (High: 1.0924 / Low: 0.9929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 ZAR (High: 0.9959 / Low: 0.9672).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0995

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+7.38%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1206

2011 Avg (November) 1.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0431	0.9927	1.0250
February	1.0075	0.9671	0.9845
March	0.9959	0.9672	0.9828
April	1.0372	0.9863	1.0116
May	1.0924	0.9929	1.0475
June	1.1039	1.0451	1.0708
July	1.0857	1.0329	1.0528
August	1.0663	1.0292	1.0499
September	1.0622	1.0188	1.0381
October	1.1208	1.0458	1.0945
November	1.1405	1.1024	1.1206
December	1.1272	1.0708	1.0933