YEARLY HIGH
0.2681 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2305 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2525 GTQ

2012 RUB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.2305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2493 to the December average rate of 0.2569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2681 was down 5.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,340 GTQ
2011 Average 1,327 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,153 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.72 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2662
0.2359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2545, compared to 0.2505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0306 GTQ (High: 0.2648 / Low: 0.2342). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 GTQ (High: 0.2487 / Low: 0.2426).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2607) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2668), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-2.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2607
2011 Avg (February) 0.2668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2589 0.2425 0.2493
February 0.2681 0.2558 0.2607
March 0.2674 0.2606 0.2637
April 0.2655 0.2592 0.2626
May 0.2648 0.2342 0.2524
June 0.2430 0.2305 0.2384
July 0.2453 0.2370 0.2412
August 0.2487 0.2426 0.2463
September 0.2616 0.2445 0.2540
October 0.2577 0.2495 0.2545
November 0.2571 0.2467 0.2503
December 0.2609 0.2545 0.2569