2012 HKD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0349 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.9889 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0101 GTQ

2012 HKD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.9889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0066 to the December average rate of 1.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0349 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,872 GTQ

2011 Average 25,009 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 24,721 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151.08 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0313

0.9935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GTQ 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 1.0026, compared to 1.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0026

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0211 GTQ (High: 1.0312 / Low: 1.0102). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 GTQ (High: 1.0053 / Low: 0.9990).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1.0281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+2.19%).

2012 Avg (September) 1.0281

2011 Avg (September) 1.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0123	1.0012	1.0066
February	1.0100	0.9975	1.0027
March	1.0017	0.9913	0.9966
April	1.0030	0.9889	0.9969
May	1.0053	0.9990	1.0022
June	1.0152	1.0031	1.0105
July	1.0142	1.0046	1.0096
August	1.0245	1.0061	1.0144
September	1.0349	1.0199	1.0281
October	1.0312	1.0102	1.0216
November	1.0237	1.0090	1.0138
December	1.0258	1.0083	1.0183