2013 GTQ to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3392 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0705 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2270 ZAR

2013 GTQ to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.3392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2687 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1131 to the December average rate of 1.3173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3392 was up 17.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1405, 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 6,696 ZAR

2012 Average 5,239 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,353 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,343.53 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3377

1.0927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ to ZAR 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 1.1783, compared to 1.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1418 ZAR (High: 1.2864 / Low: 1.1446). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 ZAR (High: 1.1479 / Low: 1.1260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1418

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.3173) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2240 (+20.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.3173

2012 Avg (December) 1.0933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1525	1.0705	1.1131
February	1.1479	1.1260	1.1332
March	1.1931	1.1526	1.1761
April	1.1896	1.1404	1.1678
May	1.2864	1.1446	1.1971
June	1.3040	1.2586	1.2824
July	1.3017	1.2476	1.2691
August	1.3089	1.2483	1.2770
September	1.2920	1.2264	1.2571
October	1.2700	1.2242	1.2434
November	1.3176	1.2734	1.2905
December	1.3392	1.2891	1.3173