2013 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8694 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.4438 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6226 AUD

2013 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.4438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4256 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5225 to the December average rate of 1.8248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8694 was up 15.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,347 AUD

2012 Average 7,655 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 7,219 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,128.13 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8615

1.4219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AUD 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 1.5241, compared to 1.7210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1182 AUD (High: 1.7973 / Low: 1.6791). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 AUD (High: 1.4825 / Low: 1.4438).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1182

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.8248) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2821 (+18.28%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.8248

2012 Avg (December) 1.5428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5656	1.4993	1.5225
February	1.5313	1.4700	1.5014
March	1.4825	1.4438	1.4585
April	1.5053	1.4451	1.4762
May	1.5845	1.5088	1.5436
June	1.6840	1.5722	1.6425
July	1.6943	1.6227	1.6567
August	1.7419	1.6850	1.7147
September	1.7393	1.6913	1.7104
October	1.7266	1.6709	1.6897
November	1.7973	1.6791	1.7297
December	1.8694	1.7924	1.8248