2012 SGD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5423 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

6.0131 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2738 GTQ

2012 SGD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 6.5423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5292 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1076 to the December average rate of 6.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5423 was up 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,711 GTQ

2011 Average 30,990 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 30,065 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,646.16 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5114

6.0709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 6.1564, compared to 6.3912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2314 GTQ (High: 6.2930 / Low: 6.0615). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0959 GTQ (High: 6.3589 / Low: 6.2630).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2314

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0959

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0531 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 6.4747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1938 (+3.08%).

2012 Avg (September) 6.4747

2011 Avg (September) 6.2809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2393	6.0131	6.1076
February	6.2477	6.1307	6.2004
March	6.2131	6.0826	6.1472
April	6.2883	6.0957	6.1868
May	6.2930	6.0615	6.1647
June	6.2032	6.0298	6.1313
July	6.2893	6.1523	6.2119
August	6.3589	6.2630	6.3037
September	6.5423	6.3490	6.4747
October	6.5408	6.4022	6.4701
November	6.4987	6.3891	6.4209
December	6.5118	6.3978	6.4658