YEARLY HIGH
0.1553 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1347 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1437 GTQ

2013 AFN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.1347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1534 to the December average rate of 0.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1553 was down 9.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 777 GTQ
2012 Average 800 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 674 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.17 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1550
0.1364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1476, compared to 0.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0090 GTQ (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.1347). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GTQ (High: 0.1470 / Low: 0.1450).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1534) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0160 (-9.43%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1534
2012 Avg (January) 0.1694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1553 0.1523 0.1534
February 0.1532 0.1492 0.1514
March 0.1500 0.1454 0.1472
April 0.1470 0.1450 0.1458
May 0.1469 0.1436 0.1451
June 0.1439 0.1413 0.1427
July 0.1421 0.1381 0.1397
August 0.1421 0.1397 0.1408
September 0.1427 0.1398 0.1415
October 0.1421 0.1392 0.1409
November 0.1397 0.1351 0.1381
December 0.1437 0.1347 0.1379