YEARLY HIGH
0.0995 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0860 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0919 GTQ

2012 NPR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.0860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0952 to the December average rate of 0.0902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0995 was down 12.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 498 GTQ
2011 Average 527 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 430 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.40 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0997
0.0866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0935, compared to 0.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 GTQ (High: 0.0987 / Low: 0.0915). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GTQ (High: 0.0908 / Low: 0.0898).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0986) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-10.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0986
2011 Avg (February) 0.1096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0987 0.0915 0.0952
February 0.0995 0.0966 0.0986
March 0.0988 0.0946 0.0962
April 0.0952 0.0924 0.0937
May 0.0927 0.0869 0.0898
June 0.0885 0.0860 0.0877
July 0.0904 0.0877 0.0886
August 0.0894 0.0878 0.0886
September 0.0946 0.0891 0.0915
October 0.0962 0.0910 0.0934
November 0.0911 0.0888 0.0896
December 0.0908 0.0898 0.0902