YEARLY HIGH
2.6273 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.4382 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5386 GTQ

2012 MYR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 2.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.4382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1891 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5107 to the December average rate of 2.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6273 was down 0.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,546 GTQ
2011 Average 50,949 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 48,764 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,782.52 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6065
2.4525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.5214, compared to 2.5558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1109 GTQ (High: 2.5707 / Low: 2.4598). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 GTQ (High: 2.6003 / Low: 2.5608).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.5905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0408 (+1.60%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.5905
2011 Avg (September) 2.5497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5705 2.4627 2.5107
February 2.5993 2.5377 2.5716
March 2.5896 2.5012 2.5412
April 2.5710 2.5053 2.5293
May 2.5707 2.4598 2.5103
June 2.4959 2.4382 2.4653
July 2.5029 2.4499 2.4726
August 2.5454 2.5035 2.5249
September 2.6273 2.5403 2.5905
October 2.6163 2.5595 2.5936
November 2.6050 2.5539 2.5694
December 2.6003 2.5608 2.5837