YEARLY HIGH
0.8749 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8110 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8493 GBP

2013 EUR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EUR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.8749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.8110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0639 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8326 to the December average rate of 0.8368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8749 was up 3.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,374 GBP
2012 Average 4,056 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,055 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 319.53 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8655
0.8296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to GBP 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 0.8508, compared to 0.8477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0480 GBP (High: 0.8589 / Low: 0.8110). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 GBP (High: 0.8582 / Low: 0.8489).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.8625) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+9.44%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.8625
2012 Avg (July) 0.7881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8589 0.8110 0.8326
February 0.8719 0.8459 0.8619
March 0.8743 0.8433 0.8591
April 0.8578 0.8421 0.8508
May 0.8561 0.8410 0.8485
June 0.8582 0.8489 0.8520
July 0.8749 0.8512 0.8625
August 0.8733 0.8521 0.8593
September 0.8518 0.8366 0.8419
October 0.8566 0.8363 0.8480
November 0.8495 0.8303 0.8378
December 0.8464 0.8279 0.8368