YEARLY HIGH
1.6175 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.2038 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4433 GTQ

2013 ARS to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.6175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4137 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5941 to the December average rate of 1.2424, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6175 was down 11.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,087 GTQ
2012 Average 8,627 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 6,019 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,068.64 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6293
1.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.5270, compared to 1.3595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0832 GTQ (High: 1.2870 / Low: 1.2038). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 GTQ (High: 1.4757 / Low: 1.4566).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0832
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0724 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.5941) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2153 (-11.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.5941
2012 Avg (January) 1.8094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6175 1.5746 1.5941
February 1.5807 1.5481 1.5648
March 1.5545 1.5161 1.5352
April 1.5227 1.5007 1.5136
May 1.5031 1.4741 1.4880
June 1.4757 1.4566 1.4663
July 1.4578 1.4222 1.4385
August 1.4258 1.4056 1.4130
September 1.4067 1.3704 1.3858
October 1.3720 1.3467 1.3627
November 1.3410 1.2857 1.3148
December 1.2870 1.2038 1.2424