YEARLY HIGH
0.3470 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3135 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3309 LTL

2013 GTQ to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.3135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3294 to the December average rate of 0.3203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3470 was down 4.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3645, 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 1,735 LTL
2012 Average 1,715 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,568 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.64 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3439
0.3155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to LTL 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 0.3362, compared to 0.3257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0149 LTL (High: 0.3381 / Low: 0.3232). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LTL (High: 0.3226 / Low: 0.3184).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3410) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.89%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3410
2012 Avg (March) 0.3380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3332 0.3246 0.3294
February 0.3381 0.3232 0.3299
March 0.3470 0.3380 0.3410
April 0.3466 0.3377 0.3401
May 0.3452 0.3366 0.3416
June 0.3410 0.3306 0.3353
July 0.3448 0.3321 0.3376
August 0.3328 0.3254 0.3289
September 0.3292 0.3219 0.3255
October 0.3213 0.3135 0.3179
November 0.3272 0.3215 0.3238
December 0.3226 0.3184 0.3203