2013 GBP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2331 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1430 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1777 EUR

2013 GBP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0901 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2015 to the December average rate of 1.1951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2331 was down 4.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2860, 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 6,166 EUR

2012 Average 6,166 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,715 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.37 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2057

1.1553

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to EUR 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 1.1756, compared to 1.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0688 EUR (High: 1.2331 / Low: 1.1643). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 EUR (High: 1.1779 / Low: 1.1652).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0688

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.2015) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2021), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.05%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.2015

2012 Avg (January) 1.2021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2331	1.1643	1.2015
February	1.1822	1.1469	1.1603
March	1.1858	1.1437	1.1642
April	1.1876	1.1657	1.1754
May	1.1890	1.1681	1.1786
June	1.1779	1.1652	1.1737
July	1.1749	1.1430	1.1595
August	1.1736	1.1451	1.1638
September	1.1953	1.1740	1.1878
October	1.1957	1.1674	1.1792
November	1.2044	1.1771	1.1936
December	1.2079	1.1815	1.1951