2013 BMD to GTQ Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BMD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BMD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 8.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 7.7624.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2477 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8841 to the December average rate of 7.8672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.0101 was down 0.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BMD 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 7.8214, compared to 7.8959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0746 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1583 GTQ (High: 7.9706 / Low: 7.8122). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 GTQ (High: 7.9803 / Low: 7.9358).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0608 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 7.9411) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.9724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0313 (-0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9734 | 7.8326 | 7.8841 |
| February | 7.8895 | 7.7947 | 7.8355 |
| March | 7.8573 | 7.7626 | 7.8106 |
| April | 7.8211 | 7.7625 | 7.7952 |
| May | 7.8095 | 7.7644 | 7.7883 |
| June | 7.8605 | 7.7766 | 7.8145 |
| July | 7.8648 | 7.7624 | 7.8202 |
| August | 7.9706 | 7.8122 | 7.8818 |
| September | 8.0101 | 7.8739 | 7.9411 |
| October | 7.9803 | 7.9358 | 7.9631 |
| November | 7.9431 | 7.8633 | 7.9023 |
| December | 7.8981 | 7.8443 | 7.8672 |