YEARLY HIGH
0.1030 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0913 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0982 GTQ

2012 JPY to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 0.1030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1015 to the December average rate of 0.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1030 was down 0.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 51,500 GTQ
2011 Average 48,903 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 45,669 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,830.49 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1028
0.0930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0977, compared to 0.0988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0064 GTQ (High: 0.1020 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 GTQ (High: 0.1030 / Low: 0.1011).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.04%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1020
2011 Avg (September) 0.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1022 0.1002 0.1015
February 0.1020 0.0956 0.0990
March 0.0960 0.0921 0.0938
April 0.0973 0.0932 0.0952
May 0.0994 0.0966 0.0976
June 0.1000 0.0974 0.0989
July 0.1003 0.0982 0.0991
August 0.1013 0.0989 0.1000
September 0.1030 0.1011 0.1020
October 0.1024 0.0981 0.1003
November 0.0986 0.0954 0.0970
December 0.0963 0.0913 0.0942