2013 GBP to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1655 CNY

YEARLY LOW

9.1331 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6364 CNY

2013 GBP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 10.1655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 9.1331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0324 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9630 to the December average rate of 9.9659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.1655 was down 0.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 10.2656, 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 50,828 CNY

2012 Average 50,008 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 45,665 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,162.17 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.0299

9.2620

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CNY 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 9.5756, compared to 9.6973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6973

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.4308 CNY (High: 9.8765 / Low: 9.4457). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1409 CNY (High: 10.0457 / Low: 9.9048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4308

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1409

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 0.2864 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 9.9630) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.7962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1669 (+1.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 9.9630

2012 Avg (January) 9.7962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1655	9.7950	9.9630
February	9.8765	9.4457	9.6766
March	9.4864	9.2780	9.4005
April	9.5861	9.3920	9.4942
May	9.6113	9.2295	9.4119
June	9.6470	9.3374	9.5074
July	9.4489	9.1331	9.3260
August	9.6056	9.2964	9.5002
September	9.9003	9.5029	9.7213
October	9.9197	9.7449	9.8298
November	9.9860	9.7155	9.8404
December	10.0457	9.9048	9.9659