YEARLY HIGH
6.4870 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
6.1116 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2823 GTQ

2013 SGD to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 6.4870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 6.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3754 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4204 to the December average rate of 6.2475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.4870 was down 0.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.5423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,435 GTQ
2012 Average 31,369 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 30,558 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,877.00 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4456
6.1435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 6.2913, compared to 6.2732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1920 GTQ (High: 6.3328 / Low: 6.1409). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0593 GTQ (High: 6.3181 / Low: 6.2587).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1920
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0593

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0936 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6.4204) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.1076), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3128 (+5.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 6.4204
2012 Avg (January) 6.1076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4870 6.3339 6.4204
February 6.3683 6.2920 6.3268
March 6.3259 6.2355 6.2683
April 6.3181 6.2587 6.2954
May 6.3328 6.1409 6.2381
June 6.2594 6.1262 6.1990
July 6.2034 6.1116 6.1687
August 6.2520 6.1440 6.1975
September 6.3453 6.2433 6.2866
October 6.4541 6.3434 6.4053
November 6.3898 6.2805 6.3336
December 6.2980 6.1822 6.2475