YEARLY HIGH
1.1140 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.0217 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0700 MAD

2013 GTQ to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0923 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0651 to the December average rate of 1.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1140 was down 3.81% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1581, 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 5,570 MAD
2012 Average 5,512 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,109 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461.39 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1061
1.0269
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to MAD 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 1.0844, compared to 1.0555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0409 MAD (High: 1.0900 / Low: 1.0491). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 MAD (High: 1.0478 / Low: 1.0357).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0972) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.46%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0972
2012 Avg (March) 1.0922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0725 1.0533 1.0651
February 1.0900 1.0491 1.0672
March 1.1140 1.0880 1.0972
April 1.1134 1.0889 1.0954
May 1.1085 1.0859 1.0995
June 1.0982 1.0705 1.0823
July 1.1062 1.0734 1.0880
August 1.0778 1.0536 1.0645
September 1.0632 1.0442 1.0540
October 1.0434 1.0217 1.0335
November 1.0601 1.0414 1.0503
December 1.0478 1.0357 1.0429