YEARLY HIGH
8.0827 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
7.3331 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6322 GTQ

2013 CAD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 8.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 7.3331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7495 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9485 to the December average rate of 7.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.0827 was down 1.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.2356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,413 GTQ
2012 Average 39,202 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 36,666 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,747.55 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.0038
7.3399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.7013, compared to 7.5630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.3074 GTQ (High: 7.9120 / Low: 7.6046). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1051 GTQ (High: 7.6895 / Low: 7.5844).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1760 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 7.9485) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.7069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2416 (+3.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 7.9485
2012 Avg (January) 7.7069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0827 7.7804 7.9485
February 7.9120 7.6046 7.7725
March 7.6895 7.5844 7.6281
April 7.7133 7.5938 7.6530
May 7.7577 7.5026 7.6357
June 7.6901 7.4581 7.5701
July 7.6311 7.4099 7.5144
August 7.6437 7.5138 7.5783
September 7.7202 7.5627 7.6660
October 7.7427 7.5975 7.6867
November 7.6210 7.4366 7.5374
December 7.4386 7.3331 7.3953