2013 GTQ to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4443 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.2961 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3811 ETB

2013 GTQ to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.4443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.2961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1483 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3204 to the December average rate of 2.4280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4443 was up 5.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3278, 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 12,222 ETB

2012 Average 11,338 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 11,480 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.32 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.4388

2.3096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ETB 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 2.3657, compared to 2.3964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3657

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0544 ETB (High: 2.3817 / Low: 2.3272). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 ETB (High: 2.3993 / Low: 2.3863).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0544

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.4280) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1177 (+5.09%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.4280

2012 Avg (December) 2.3103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3370	2.2961	2.3204
February	2.3634	2.3357	2.3480
March	2.3817	2.3272	2.3626
April	2.3861	2.3678	2.3779
May	2.4042	2.3866	2.3924
June	2.3993	2.3863	2.3931
July	2.4044	2.3904	2.3989
August	2.4023	2.3675	2.3877
September	2.3880	2.3555	2.3771
October	2.3908	2.3701	2.3792
November	2.4197	2.3929	2.4075
December	2.4443	2.4147	2.4280