YEARLY HIGH
1.0951 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9934 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0585 GTQ

2014 SBD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.9934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1017 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0879 to the December average rate of 1.0083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0951 was down 2.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1268, 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 5,476 GTQ
2013 Average 5,493 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,967 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 508.39 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0958
1.0003
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 1.0702, compared to 1.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0389 GTQ (High: 1.0783 / Low: 1.0394). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 GTQ (High: 1.0666 / Low: 1.0607).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0241 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.0879) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-2.11%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.0879
2013 Avg (January) 1.1113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0951 1.0763 1.0879
February 1.0779 1.0654 1.0692
March 1.0666 1.0607 1.0636
April 1.0696 1.0608 1.0659
May 1.0650 1.0498 1.0583
June 1.0835 1.0653 1.0764
July 1.0811 1.0667 1.0739
August 1.0851 1.0717 1.0797
September 1.0783 1.0394 1.0598
October 1.0445 1.0265 1.0356
November 1.0343 1.0183 1.0234
December 1.0255 0.9934 1.0083