YEARLY HIGH
2.6336 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.3234 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4890 GTQ

2013 PLN to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 2.6336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3102 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5366 to the December average rate of 2.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6336 was up 1.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,672 GTQ
2012 Average 48,208 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 46,467 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,204.79 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6141
2.3760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.4605, compared to 2.5175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.1434 GTQ (High: 2.4667 / Low: 2.3234). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 GTQ (High: 2.5633 / Low: 2.5091).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1434
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.5943) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.5027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0916 (+3.66%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.5943
2012 Avg (October) 2.5027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5680 2.4985 2.5366
February 2.5625 2.4524 2.5107
March 2.4717 2.3809 2.4368
April 2.4903 2.3799 2.4544
May 2.4706 2.3736 2.4211
June 2.4624 2.3525 2.4033
July 2.4667 2.3234 2.3959
August 2.5046 2.4434 2.4822
September 2.5476 2.4460 2.5050
October 2.6336 2.5465 2.5943
November 2.5633 2.5091 2.5440
December 2.6161 2.5466 2.5839