YEARLY HIGH
0.6277 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.5416 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5962 GTQ

2012 MXN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.6277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.5416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0861 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5827 to the December average rate of 0.6127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6277 was down 6.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,384 GTQ
2011 Average 31,427 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 27,078 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,306.14 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6217
0.5573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.5877, compared to 0.6047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0540 GTQ (High: 0.6020 / Low: 0.5480). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 GTQ (High: 0.6006 / Low: 0.5894).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.6164) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+2.21%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.6164
2011 Avg (September) 0.6030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6046 0.5599 0.5827
February 0.6142 0.5999 0.6081
March 0.6110 0.5997 0.6074
April 0.6082 0.5841 0.5933
May 0.6020 0.5480 0.5718
June 0.5864 0.5416 0.5627
July 0.5941 0.5731 0.5863
August 0.6006 0.5894 0.5973
September 0.6277 0.5989 0.6164
October 0.6255 0.6012 0.6144
November 0.6121 0.5915 0.6010
December 0.6211 0.6070 0.6127