2013 GTQ to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2465.8739 STD

YEARLY LOW

2226.7430 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2351.2878 STD

2013 GTQ to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2465.8739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 2226.7430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 239.1310 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2342.0518 to the December average rate of 2278.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2465.8739 was down 4.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 2581.3096, 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 12,329,370 STD

2012 Average 12,210,583 STD

Yearly Trough Low 11,133,715 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,195,654.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2437.3940

2242.7324

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to STD 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 2388.2902, compared to 2314.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 74.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2388.2902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2314.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 106.7061 STD (High: 2403.0557 / Low: 2296.3496). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 37.9865 STD (High: 2318.5947 / Low: 2280.6082).

February Spread (Volatile) ±106.7061

November Spread (Stable) ±37.9865

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 69.6006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -69.6006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2421.0871) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2401.1232), the exchange rate shifted by +19.9639 (+0.83%).

2013 Avg (March) 2421.0871

2012 Avg (March) 2401.1232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2359.7287	2304.9392	2342.0518
February	2403.0557	2296.3496	2342.3826
March	2465.8739	2380.8174	2421.0871
April	2463.2687	2394.9292	2419.0714
May	2445.8954	2370.8481	2421.1722
June	2442.7140	2336.9730	2383.9761
July	2451.8299	2360.0943	2401.1369
August	2369.3077	2267.9609	2331.5364
September	2334.6087	2284.2441	2313.4582
October	2288.6997	2226.7430	2258.9542
November	2318.5947	2280.6082	2302.1903
December	2299.0501	2258.2151	2278.4365