2013 BAM to GTQ Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BAM to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BAM to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 5.6283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 5.0833.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5450 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3546 to the December average rate of 5.5084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.6283 was up 4.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.3753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BAM to GTQ Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2486, compared to 5.4204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1719 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2386 GTQ (High: 5.4595 / Low: 5.2208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0746 GTQ (High: 5.5445 / Low: 5.4699).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 0.1760 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 5.5507) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.2500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3007 (+5.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4316 | 5.2846 | 5.3546 |
| February | 5.4595 | 5.2208 | 5.3500 |
| March | 5.2232 | 5.0833 | 5.1740 |
| April | 5.2226 | 5.0864 | 5.1871 |
| May | 5.2397 | 5.1160 | 5.1644 |
| June | 5.3343 | 5.1759 | 5.2612 |
| July | 5.3130 | 5.1324 | 5.2285 |
| August | 5.4217 | 5.3020 | 5.3648 |
| September | 5.4799 | 5.3582 | 5.4209 |
| October | 5.6283 | 5.4901 | 5.5507 |
| November | 5.4900 | 5.3917 | 5.4493 |
| December | 5.5445 | 5.4699 | 5.5084 |