2013 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

174.3898 JPY

YEARLY LOW

139.5801 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.7888 JPY

2013 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 174.3898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 139.5801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8097 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.4128 to the December average rate of 169.6716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 174.3898 was up 24.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 140.2849, 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 871,949 JPY

2012 Average 632,825 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 697,901 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,048.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

172.3975

139.6869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to JPY 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 147.4872, compared to 158.0904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.4872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.0904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 12.4622 JPY (High: 153.4213 / Low: 140.9591). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8377 JPY (High: 159.1579 / Low: 155.3201).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.4622

October Spread (Stable) ±3.8377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.5545 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 169.6716) against the same month in 2012 (average: 135.1828), the exchange rate shifted by +34.4888 (+25.51%).

2013 Avg (December) 169.6716

2012 Avg (December) 135.1828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.9404	140.1264	142.4128
February	147.1433	139.5801	144.2350
March	144.8498	140.0676	143.0174
April	153.4213	140.9591	149.9670
May	156.2880	151.5693	154.4229
June	153.4388	147.9522	150.8684
July	153.3733	148.6892	151.2573
August	153.7389	149.3259	151.6721
September	159.2075	152.4285	157.3269
October	159.1579	155.3201	157.3711
November	167.6500	157.1146	161.2433
December	174.3898	166.4956	169.6716