YEARLY HIGH
557.0959 SLL
YEARLY LOW
539.6237 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
550.1244 SLL

2013 GTQ to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 557.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 539.6237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4723 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 549.7683 to the December average rate of 550.5785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 557.0959 was down 3.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 577.7326, 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 2,785,480 SLL
2012 Average 2,777,360 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,698,118 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,361.27 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

555.4698
542.7987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to SLL 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 552.5647, compared to 547.6842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 552.5647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 547.6842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 9.9063 SLL (High: 552.2416 / Low: 542.3353). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9757 SLL (High: 557.0959 / Low: 552.1203).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.9063
April Spread (Stable) ±4.9757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.1641 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 554.4139) against the same month in 2012 (average: 563.8166), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4027 (-1.67%).

2013 Avg (April) 554.4139
2012 Avg (April) 563.8166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 553.5690 543.7676 549.7683
February 554.6504 547.0689 551.3687
March 556.0177 549.9327 553.0676
April 557.0959 552.1203 554.4139
May 556.5747 549.5579 553.4890
June 555.7832 549.8491 553.2804
July 556.6709 550.1322 552.9593
August 552.2416 542.3353 547.7952
September 548.9297 539.6237 544.0472
October 546.4613 540.1233 543.8547
November 550.5739 544.1022 546.8704
December 554.1821 546.6411 550.5785