2013 GTQ to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GTQ to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GTQ to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 202.9168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 188.7431.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1738 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.3502 to the December average rate of 196.6030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 202.9168 was up 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 194.8915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GTQ to BIF 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 198.9930, compared to 195.4723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5207 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 10.6200 BIF (High: 199.3631 / Low: 188.7431). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7452 BIF (High: 196.8814 / Low: 195.1362).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.7105 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 201.5781) against the same month in 2012 (average: 169.9909), the exchange rate shifted by +31.5872 (+18.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 199.3631 | 188.7431 | 192.3502 |
| February | 201.7390 | 197.4099 | 200.0027 |
| March | 202.2505 | 192.4615 | 199.3985 |
| April | 202.9168 | 200.1479 | 201.5781 |
| May | 202.5626 | 199.0032 | 201.6694 |
| June | 200.2878 | 197.3886 | 198.9589 |
| July | 199.2149 | 195.8198 | 197.6451 |
| August | 196.4256 | 192.7240 | 195.0225 |
| September | 195.7311 | 192.3896 | 193.8828 |
| October | 194.8592 | 192.3585 | 193.7213 |
| November | 196.8814 | 195.1362 | 195.9592 |
| December | 197.5652 | 195.7517 | 196.6030 |