YEARLY HIGH
2.9707 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.8318 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9003 GTQ

2012 XCD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.9707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 2.8318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1389 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8938 to the December average rate of 2.9210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9707 was down 0.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,854 GTQ
2011 Average 14,456 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 14,159 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 694.50 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9594
2.8567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.8820, compared to 2.9186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0776 GTQ (High: 2.9095 / Low: 2.8318). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 GTQ (High: 2.8905 / Low: 2.8743).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 0.0229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2.9509) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+1.34%).

2012 Avg (September) 2.9509
2011 Avg (September) 2.9119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9110 2.8766 2.8938
February 2.9016 2.8661 2.8801
March 2.8789 2.8496 2.8653
April 2.8831 2.8440 2.8663
May 2.8905 2.8743 2.8816
June 2.9176 2.8831 2.9052
July 2.9095 2.8318 2.8883
August 2.9413 2.8881 2.9121
September 2.9707 2.9280 2.9509
October 2.9589 2.8975 2.9310
November 2.9363 2.8945 2.9081
December 2.9424 2.8921 2.9210