YEARLY HIGH
10.3445 LRD
YEARLY LOW
9.1565 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7521 LRD

2013 GTQ to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 10.3445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.1565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1880 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3865 to the December average rate of 10.2711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.3445 was up 7.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6422, 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 51,722 LRD
2012 Average 47,027 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 45,783 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,939.80 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.3595
9.2980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LRD 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 9.5311, compared to 9.9731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.4235 LRD (High: 10.0057 / Low: 9.5822). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0973 LRD (High: 9.6166 / Low: 9.5193).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4235
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.2711) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.2621), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0090 (+10.89%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.2711
2012 Avg (December) 9.2621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4849 9.1565 9.3865
February 9.5685 9.4070 9.4872
March 9.5974 9.4107 9.5177
April 9.6166 9.5193 9.5592
May 9.7128 9.5270 9.6063
June 9.8081 9.5137 9.6295
July 9.7039 9.5391 9.6052
August 9.9736 9.5805 9.8080
September 10.0057 9.5822 9.8893
October 10.1746 9.8958 10.0650
November 10.2866 10.1352 10.2002
December 10.3445 10.2113 10.2711