YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 GTQ

2013 BIF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0053 was down 12.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 GTQ
2012 Average 28 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 25 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.85 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0052
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 GTQ (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GTQ (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0051).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0052) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0060), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-13.60%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0052
2012 Avg (January) 0.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0050 0.0052
February 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
March 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
April 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
May 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
June 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
July 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
August 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
September 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
November 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051
December 0.0051 0.0051 0.0051