2013 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4917 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.4088 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4494 CHF

2013 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.4088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4764 to the December average rate of 1.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4917 was down 3.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5441, 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 7,458 CHF

2012 Average 7,431 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 7,044 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.46 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4814

1.4211

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CHF 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 1.4454, compared to 1.4534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0478 CHF (High: 1.4917 / Low: 1.4439). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 CHF (High: 1.4557 / Low: 1.4357).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0502 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4764) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+1.45%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4764

2012 Avg (January) 1.4553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4917	1.4439	1.4764
February	1.4493	1.4088	1.4262
March	1.4436	1.4122	1.4269
April	1.4596	1.4170	1.4342
May	1.4759	1.4455	1.4621
June	1.4557	1.4357	1.4465
July	1.4467	1.4091	1.4335
August	1.4516	1.4134	1.4348
September	1.4770	1.4446	1.4651
October	1.4657	1.4405	1.4528
November	1.4836	1.4478	1.4702
December	1.4856	1.4406	1.4639