YEARLY HIGH
0.1364 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1237 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1311 CAD

2013 GTQ to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1258 to the December average rate of 0.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1364 was up 2.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1334, 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 682 CAD
2012 Average 638 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 619 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.23 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1362
0.1249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CAD 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 0.1299, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 CAD (High: 0.1315 / Low: 0.1264). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CAD (High: 0.1318 / Low: 0.1300).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1352) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+7.75%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1352
2012 Avg (December) 0.1255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1285 0.1237 0.1258
February 0.1315 0.1264 0.1287
March 0.1318 0.1300 0.1311
April 0.1317 0.1296 0.1307
May 0.1333 0.1289 0.1310
June 0.1341 0.1300 0.1321
July 0.1350 0.1310 0.1331
August 0.1331 0.1308 0.1320
September 0.1322 0.1295 0.1304
October 0.1316 0.1292 0.1301
November 0.1345 0.1312 0.1327
December 0.1364 0.1344 0.1352