2013 GIP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.8419 HKD

YEARLY LOW

11.5355 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.2151 HKD

2013 GIP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.8419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 11.5355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3064 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3865 to the December average rate of 12.6984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.8419 was up 1.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.6022, 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 64,210 HKD

2012 Average 61,511 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 57,678 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,532.04 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.7912

11.6775

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to HKD 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 12.1369, compared to 12.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1369

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.6808 HKD (High: 12.4053 / Low: 11.7245). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 HKD (High: 12.4084 / Low: 12.3914).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6808

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 0.4905 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 12.6984) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.4444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2540 (+2.04%).

2013 Avg (December) 12.6984

2012 Avg (December) 12.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4903	12.2820	12.3865
February	12.3974	12.0997	12.2500
March	12.4084	12.3914	12.4005
April	12.4053	11.7245	11.9100
May	12.0801	11.6826	11.8717
June	12.1968	11.7947	12.0026
July	11.9359	11.5355	11.7703
August	12.1488	11.7409	12.0212
September	12.5359	12.0273	12.3060
October	12.5689	12.3722	12.4728
November	12.6906	12.3296	12.4906
December	12.8419	12.6141	12.6984