2013 GTQ to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3361 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0716 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2270 LSL

2013 GTQ to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2645 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1122 to the December average rate of 1.3175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3361 was up 17.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1352, 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 6,681 LSL

2012 Average 5,239 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,358 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,322.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3381

1.0917

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LSL 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 1.1782, compared to 1.2758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0976 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1389 LSL (High: 1.2878 / Low: 1.1490). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 LSL (High: 1.1425 / Low: 1.1260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1389

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3175) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2245 (+20.54%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3175

2012 Avg (December) 1.0930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1483	1.0716	1.1122
February	1.1425	1.1260	1.1346
March	1.1911	1.1510	1.1755
April	1.1865	1.1402	1.1678
May	1.2878	1.1490	1.1970
June	1.3046	1.2599	1.2819
July	1.3019	1.2436	1.2683
August	1.3076	1.2468	1.2766
September	1.2919	1.2254	1.2579
October	1.2703	1.2245	1.2437
November	1.3185	1.2747	1.2906
December	1.3361	1.2919	1.3175