YEARLY HIGH
1.1565 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1101 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1314 GTQ

2013 BOB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 1.1565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.1101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0464 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1288 to the December average rate of 1.1382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1565 was up 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,782 GTQ
2012 Average 5,642 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,551 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 231.81 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1561
1.1101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1201, compared to 1.1428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0201 GTQ (High: 1.1531 / Low: 1.1330). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GTQ (High: 1.1345 / Low: 1.1299).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.1498) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+0.63%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.1498
2012 Avg (September) 1.1426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1399 1.1221 1.1288
February 1.1263 1.1147 1.1205
March 1.1220 1.1110 1.1175
April 1.1193 1.1116 1.1159
May 1.1165 1.1101 1.1140
June 1.1345 1.1149 1.1238
July 1.1345 1.1299 1.1321
August 1.1531 1.1330 1.1409
September 1.1565 1.1451 1.1498
October 1.1546 1.1480 1.1522
November 1.1485 1.1394 1.1437
December 1.1428 1.1335 1.1382