2013 QAR to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2002 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

2.1318 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1584 GTQ

2013 QAR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 2.2002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0684 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1656 to the December average rate of 2.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2002 was down 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,001 GTQ

2012 Average 10,761 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 10,659 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.15 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1917

2.1344

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1482, compared to 2.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0412 GTQ (High: 2.1888 / Low: 2.1475). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 GTQ (High: 2.1916 / Low: 2.1794).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 2.1814) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1896), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-0.38%).

2013 Avg (September) 2.1814

2012 Avg (September) 2.1896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1902	2.1518	2.1656
February	2.1671	2.1408	2.1521
March	2.1581	2.1320	2.1454
April	2.1483	2.1320	2.1410
May	2.1448	2.1326	2.1392
June	2.1582	2.1357	2.1459
July	2.1599	2.1318	2.1477
August	2.1888	2.1475	2.1646
September	2.2002	2.1628	2.1814
October	2.1916	2.1794	2.1870
November	2.1820	2.1597	2.1706
December	2.1695	2.1543	2.1607