2012 QAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2043 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.1090 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1521 GTQ

2012 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.2043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1463 to the December average rate of 2.1677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2043 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,021 GTQ

2011 Average 10,697 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,545 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.29 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1961

2.1184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1372, compared to 2.1669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0459 GTQ (High: 2.1962 / Low: 2.1503). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 GTQ (High: 2.1437 / Low: 2.1310).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.1896) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+1.64%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.1896

2011 Avg (September) 2.1543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1591	2.1340	2.1463
February	2.1514	2.1254	2.1358
March	2.1351	2.1136	2.1249
April	2.1381	2.1090	2.1255
May	2.1437	2.1310	2.1371
June	2.1634	2.1377	2.1537
July	2.1603	2.1405	2.1501
August	2.1825	2.1428	2.1608
September	2.2043	2.1725	2.1896
October	2.1962	2.1503	2.1751
November	2.1791	2.1478	2.1583
December	2.1837	2.1462	2.1677