2013 GTQ to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |