YEARLY HIGH
1.5210 CHF
YEARLY LOW
1.4091 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4589 CHF

2013 GIP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1.5210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 1.4091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1120 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4762 to the December average rate of 1.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5210 was down 2.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5666, 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 7,605 CHF
2012 Average 7,436 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 7,045 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 559.92 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5193
1.4257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 1.4645, compared to 1.4534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0978 CHF (High: 1.5147 / Low: 1.4170). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 CHF (High: 1.5210 / Low: 1.5022).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0749 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.5115) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0664 (+4.60%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.5115
2012 Avg (March) 1.4451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4902 1.4511 1.4762
February 1.4928 1.4372 1.4541
March 1.5210 1.5022 1.5115
April 1.5147 1.4170 1.4366
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