YEARLY HIGH
0.6522 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.5665 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6171 GIP

2013 CAD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CAD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.6522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.5665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0857 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6310 to the December average rate of 0.5740, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6522 was up 1.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,261 GIP
2012 Average 3,154 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 2,833 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428.30 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6477
0.5673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD to GIP 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 0.6296, compared to 0.6047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0368 GIP (High: 0.6522 / Low: 0.6154). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 GIP (High: 0.6155 / Low: 0.6073).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.6400) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+1.69%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.6400
2012 Avg (April) 0.6294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6348 0.6245 0.6310
February 0.6349 0.6086 0.6280
March 0.6155 0.6073 0.6111
April 0.6522 0.6154 0.6400
May 0.6462 0.6355 0.6410
June 0.6352 0.6174 0.6263
July 0.6397 0.6230 0.6333
August 0.6398 0.6109 0.6204
September 0.6147 0.5997 0.6084
October 0.6062 0.5917 0.6001
November 0.6023 0.5758 0.5921
December 0.5798 0.5665 0.5740