YEARLY HIGH
0.9421 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.8635 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9077 GTQ

2012 MAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.9421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.8635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0786 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9072 to the December average rate of 0.9293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9421 was down 6.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0119, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,710 GTQ
2011 Average 4,813 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,317 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.92 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9347
0.8692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.9078, compared to 0.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0442 GTQ (High: 0.9219 / Low: 0.8777). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 GTQ (High: 0.9234 / Low: 0.9031).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0442
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9293) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+0.75%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9293
2011 Avg (December) 0.9224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9232 0.8934 0.9072
February 0.9412 0.9081 0.9219
March 0.9234 0.9031 0.9157
April 0.9237 0.9008 0.9136
May 0.9219 0.8777 0.8987
June 0.8981 0.8748 0.8897
July 0.8952 0.8635 0.8746
August 0.9046 0.8732 0.8849
September 0.9405 0.8997 0.9240
October 0.9345 0.9130 0.9241
November 0.9255 0.8981 0.9084
December 0.9421 0.9129 0.9293