YEARLY HIGH
0.7273 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5517 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5759 SDG

2013 GTQ to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1756 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5595 to the December average rate of 0.7247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7273 was up 28.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5668, 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 3,637 SDG
2012 Average 2,229 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,759 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 878.22 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7418
0.5365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SDG 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 0.5641, compared to 0.5877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1669 SDG (High: 0.7225 / Low: 0.5556). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SDG (High: 0.5552 / Low: 0.5523).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1669
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7247) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1655 (+29.61%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7247
2012 Avg (December) 0.5592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5629 0.5540 0.5595
February 0.5663 0.5606 0.5636
March 0.5683 0.5630 0.5651
April 0.5682 0.5645 0.5660
May 0.5683 0.5649 0.5666
June 0.5658 0.5620 0.5639
July 0.5654 0.5617 0.5635
August 0.5628 0.5532 0.5591
September 0.5576 0.5517 0.5548
October 0.5552 0.5523 0.5536
November 0.7225 0.5556 0.5705
December 0.7273 0.7219 0.7247