2013 GTQ to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GTQ to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GTQ to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 119.4914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 115.1694.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3220 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.8681 to the December average rate of 117.3522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 119.4914 was down 0.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 120.4114, 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 CDF 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 117.8422, compared to 116.9396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9026 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.0051 CDF (High: 118.1745 / Low: 115.1694). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7788 CDF (High: 116.5813 / Low: 115.8026).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0287 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 118.5171) against the same month in 2012 (average: 118.4423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+0.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 118.1745 | 115.1694 | 116.8681 |
| February | 118.0221 | 116.5083 | 117.3758 |
| March | 119.4914 | 117.0931 | 118.5171 |
| April | 118.9848 | 117.5777 | 118.1135 |
| May | 118.9663 | 117.7319 | 118.2304 |
| June | 118.3113 | 117.0512 | 117.9483 |
| July | 118.3308 | 117.1677 | 117.8429 |
| August | 117.7233 | 115.9521 | 116.8142 |
| September | 117.2060 | 115.7986 | 116.5181 |
| October | 116.5813 | 115.8026 | 116.1713 |
| November | 117.6448 | 116.3533 | 116.9390 |
| December | 118.4334 | 116.7024 | 117.3522 |