YEARLY HIGH
119.4914 CDF
YEARLY LOW
115.1694 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.3909 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 597,457 CDF
2012 Average 587,049 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 575,847 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,609.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

118.7516
115.9367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.8422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.9396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (March) 118.5171
2012 Avg (March) 118.4423

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