YEARLY HIGH
0.2630 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2348 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2470 GTQ

2013 RUB to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.2348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0282 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2608 to the December average rate of 0.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2630 was down 1.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,315 GTQ
2012 Average 1,262 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,174 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.05 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2630
0.2365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2521, compared to 0.2418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0113 GTQ (High: 0.2496 / Low: 0.2383). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 GTQ (High: 0.2398 / Low: 0.2375).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2608) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+4.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2608
2012 Avg (January) 0.2493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2630 0.2589 0.2608
February 0.2621 0.2551 0.2596
March 0.2556 0.2499 0.2535
April 0.2526 0.2462 0.2486
May 0.2507 0.2450 0.2486
June 0.2461 0.2378 0.2418
July 0.2416 0.2348 0.2387
August 0.2398 0.2375 0.2388
September 0.2496 0.2383 0.2439
October 0.2515 0.2464 0.2483
November 0.2457 0.2379 0.2416
December 0.2419 0.2373 0.2394