2012 SAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1402 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.0475 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0894 GTQ

2012 SAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.1402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0927 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0837 to the December average rate of 2.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1402 was down 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,701 GTQ

2011 Average 10,382 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,237 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.68 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1321

2.0565

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.0748, compared to 2.1039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0748

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0444 GTQ (High: 2.1319 / Low: 2.0875). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 GTQ (High: 2.0811 / Low: 2.0689).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.1258) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+1.67%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.1258

2011 Avg (September) 2.0910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0962	2.0718	2.0837
February	2.0885	2.0633	2.0735
March	2.0725	2.0518	2.0628
April	2.0757	2.0475	2.0635
May	2.0811	2.0689	2.0747
June	2.1003	2.0754	2.0908
July	2.0972	2.0781	2.0879
August	2.1190	2.0807	2.0982
September	2.1402	2.1090	2.1258
October	2.1319	2.0875	2.1117
November	2.1155	2.0854	2.0952
December	2.1199	2.0837	2.1044