2013 GTQ to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9008 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8647 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8840 BOB

2013 GTQ to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.9008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.8647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8859 to the December average rate of 0.8786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9008 was up 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,504 BOB

2012 Average 4,431 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,323 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.56 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9007

0.8649

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BOB 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 0.8928, compared to 0.8751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0155 BOB (High: 0.8969 / Low: 0.8814). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BOB (High: 0.8850 / Low: 0.8815).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.8977) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+1.13%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.8977

2012 Avg (May) 0.8877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8912	0.8773	0.8859
February	0.8971	0.8879	0.8925
March	0.9001	0.8913	0.8949
April	0.8996	0.8934	0.8961
May	0.9008	0.8956	0.8977
June	0.8969	0.8814	0.8899
July	0.8850	0.8815	0.8833
August	0.8826	0.8672	0.8765
September	0.8733	0.8647	0.8697
October	0.8710	0.8661	0.8679
November	0.8776	0.8707	0.8744
December	0.8822	0.8750	0.8786