YEARLY HIGH
1531.1323 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1372.2064 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1452.7680 CDF

2013 GIP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1531.1323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1372.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.9259 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1472.0313 to the December average rate of 1511.9655, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1531.1323 was up 2.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 1494.3128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,655,662 CDF
2012 Average 7,294,960 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,861,032 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 794,629.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1523.3237
1387.0254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to CDF 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 1441.7456, compared to 1463.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1441.7456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1463.7903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 82.4088 CDF (High: 1470.8522 / Low: 1388.4434). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.5074 CDF (High: 1487.0679 / Low: 1466.5605).

April Spread (Volatile) ±82.4088
March Spread (Stable) ±20.5074

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 66.8999 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -66.8999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1511.9655) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1486.0865), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8790 (+1.74%).

2013 Avg (December) 1511.9655
2012 Avg (December) 1486.0865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1486.5429 1461.6879 1472.0313
February 1470.0712 1433.0502 1452.6789
March 1487.0679 1466.5605 1479.3290
April 1470.8522 1388.4434 1412.4291
May 1440.1577 1386.4102 1408.4301
June 1449.0411 1399.1479 1425.5754
July 1423.1983 1372.2064 1398.3836
August 1447.3219 1392.3196 1427.1026
September 1495.2848 1436.3160 1468.3736
October 1498.3139 1474.8010 1488.0712
November 1513.3747 1463.3796 1488.8453
December 1531.1323 1497.5489 1511.9655