2013 LSL to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9332 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.7484 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8175 GTQ

2013 LSL to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1847 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8997 to the December average rate of 0.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9332 was down 9.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0342, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,666 GTQ

2012 Average 4,780 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 3,742 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 923.71 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9137

0.7450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GTQ 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 0.8508, compared to 0.7842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0938 GTQ (High: 0.8704 / Low: 0.7765). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GTQ (High: 0.8881 / Low: 0.8753).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0938

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0561 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8997) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0756 (-7.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8997

2012 Avg (January) 0.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9332	0.8708	0.8997
February	0.8881	0.8753	0.8814
March	0.8688	0.8395	0.8508
April	0.8771	0.8428	0.8564
May	0.8704	0.7765	0.8363
June	0.7937	0.7665	0.7802
July	0.8041	0.7681	0.7886
August	0.8020	0.7648	0.7835
September	0.8161	0.7741	0.7952
October	0.8167	0.7872	0.8041
November	0.7845	0.7584	0.7749
December	0.7741	0.7484	0.7590