YEARLY HIGH
2581.3096 STD
YEARLY LOW
2335.8071 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2441.7941 STD

2012 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 2581.3096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2335.8071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 245.5025 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2429.4739 to the December average rate of 2373.6652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2581.3096 was up 6.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 2416.5020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,906,548 STD
2011 Average 11,326,659 STD
Yearly Trough Low 11,679,035 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,227,512.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2577.5113
2355.1337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to STD 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 2419.6335, compared to 2463.9547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.3212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2419.6335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2463.9547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 161.8412 STD (High: 2549.9852 / Low: 2388.1440). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 39.7603 STD (High: 2581.3096 / Low: 2541.5493).

September Spread (Volatile) ±161.8412
August Spread (Stable) ±39.7603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 97.1244 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -97.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2558.9799) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2197.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +361.9654 (+16.48%).

2012 Avg (August) 2558.9799
2011 Avg (August) 2197.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2473.8675 2357.1225 2429.4739
February 2417.9574 2335.8071 2385.9747
March 2454.8433 2368.9988 2401.1232
April 2443.0178 2376.7791 2409.3497
May 2489.6451 2371.7214 2434.2440
June 2527.6561 2390.7342 2457.6356
July 2573.3171 2483.7495 2531.2381
August 2581.3096 2541.5493 2558.9799
September 2549.9852 2388.1440 2461.8555
October 2482.9314 2392.3935 2426.0361
November 2463.4778 2381.0462 2431.9535
December 2416.3571 2344.7310 2373.6652