2013 GBP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7652 CAD

YEARLY LOW

1.5294 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6118 CAD

2013 GBP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.7652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.5294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2358 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5850 to the December average rate of 1.7422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7652 was up 9.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6167, 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 8,826 CAD

2012 Average 7,921 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 7,647 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7620

1.5250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CAD 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 1.5681, compared to 1.6555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0765 CAD (High: 1.7369 / Low: 1.6604). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 CAD (High: 1.5736 / Low: 1.5474).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.7422) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1443 (+9.03%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.7422

2012 Avg (December) 1.5979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6140	1.5720	1.5850
February	1.5836	1.5471	1.5619
March	1.5585	1.5294	1.5448
April	1.5782	1.5333	1.5600
May	1.5736	1.5474	1.5601
June	1.6198	1.5743	1.5966
July	1.6050	1.5632	1.5792
August	1.6370	1.5631	1.6122
September	1.6674	1.6267	1.6438
October	1.6901	1.6497	1.6665
November	1.7369	1.6604	1.6893
December	1.7652	1.7246	1.7422