YEARLY HIGH
0.1250 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1119 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1180 CHF

2013 GTQ to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.1250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.1119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1172 to the December average rate of 0.1136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1250 was down 1.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1269, 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 625 CHF
2012 Average 598 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 559 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.37 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1237
0.1125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to CHF 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 0.1197, compared to 0.1162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0057 CHF (High: 0.1250 / Low: 0.1192). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 CHF (High: 0.1168 / Low: 0.1145).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1228) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.79%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1228
2012 Avg (May) 0.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1189 0.1157 0.1172
February 0.1194 0.1159 0.1175
March 0.1224 0.1200 0.1211
April 0.1221 0.1189 0.1201
May 0.1250 0.1192 0.1228
June 0.1228 0.1180 0.1197
July 0.1236 0.1185 0.1208
August 0.1189 0.1159 0.1174
September 0.1179 0.1142 0.1163
October 0.1148 0.1119 0.1134
November 0.1168 0.1145 0.1155
December 0.1150 0.1123 0.1136