YEARLY HIGH
1.0160 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.8956 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9369 GTQ

2013 BWP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 1.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 0.8956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1203 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9946 to the December average rate of 0.9040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0160 was down 6.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,080 GTQ
2012 Average 5,133 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,478 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601.70 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0036
0.8949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.9544, compared to 0.9194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0663 GTQ (High: 0.9649 / Low: 0.8986). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 GTQ (High: 0.9843 / Low: 0.9714).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0663
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9946) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0539 (-5.14%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9946
2012 Avg (January) 1.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0160 0.9727 0.9946
February 0.9843 0.9714 0.9781
March 0.9624 0.9416 0.9507
April 0.9682 0.9426 0.9545
May 0.9649 0.8986 0.9393
June 0.9199 0.8978 0.9090
July 0.9254 0.8956 0.9122
August 0.9271 0.9053 0.9170
September 0.9470 0.9137 0.9285
October 0.9494 0.9283 0.9394
November 0.9261 0.8995 0.9155
December 0.9147 0.8966 0.9040