2013 SBD to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1268 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

1.0594 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0985 GTQ

2013 SBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.1268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.0594.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0675 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1113 to the December average rate of 1.0940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1268 was down 0.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,634 GTQ

2012 Average 5,494 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 5,297 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.42 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1174

1.0758

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0930, compared to 1.1040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0344 GTQ (High: 1.1249 / Low: 1.0905). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 GTQ (High: 1.0956 / Low: 1.0792).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0344

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.1139) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-0.96%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.1139

2012 Avg (September) 1.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1249	1.0905	1.1113
February	1.1147	1.0863	1.1051
March	1.1059	1.0757	1.0957
April	1.0946	1.0717	1.0793
May	1.0888	1.0594	1.0793
June	1.0956	1.0792	1.0875
July	1.1037	1.0805	1.0973
August	1.1214	1.0886	1.1064
September	1.1268	1.1065	1.1139
October	1.1229	1.0997	1.1126
November	1.1121	1.0923	1.1000
December	1.1079	1.0848	1.0940