YEARLY HIGH
1.0338 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.8797 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9563 GTQ

2012 NAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.0338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.8797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1541 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9753 to the December average rate of 0.9147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0338 was down 14.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,169 GTQ
2011 Average 5,393 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,399 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.48 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0306
0.8808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.9812, compared to 0.9313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0913 GTQ (High: 1.0076 / Low: 0.9163). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 GTQ (High: 0.9061 / Low: 0.8797).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.0181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0971 (-8.71%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.0181
2011 Avg (March) 1.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0064 0.9594 0.9753
February 1.0316 0.9969 1.0151
March 1.0338 1.0040 1.0181
April 1.0140 0.9649 0.9893
May 1.0076 0.9163 0.9554
June 0.9579 0.9078 0.9342
July 0.9661 0.9210 0.9493
August 0.9710 0.9369 0.9516
September 0.9795 0.9418 0.9631
October 0.9593 0.8943 0.9157
November 0.9061 0.8797 0.8933
December 0.9368 0.8921 0.9147