YEARLY HIGH
0.3086 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2480 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2746 BRL

2013 GTQ to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.3086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.2480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2578 to the December average rate of 0.2983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3086 was up 14.19% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2702, 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 1,543 BRL
2012 Average 1,247 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,240 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.83 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3030
0.2473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to BRL 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 0.2600, compared to 0.2891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0218 BRL (High: 0.2990 / Low: 0.2772). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BRL (High: 0.2544 / Low: 0.2500).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.2970) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2576), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+15.27%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.2970
2012 Avg (August) 0.2576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2601 0.2532 0.2578
February 0.2544 0.2500 0.2519
March 0.2604 0.2480 0.2543
April 0.2605 0.2526 0.2565
May 0.2730 0.2574 0.2612
June 0.2877 0.2731 0.2781
July 0.2919 0.2842 0.2878
August 0.3086 0.2889 0.2970
September 0.2990 0.2772 0.2860
October 0.2798 0.2726 0.2751
November 0.2967 0.2825 0.2907
December 0.3032 0.2941 0.2983