2013 GIP to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GIP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GIP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 17.3675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 13.6504.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7172 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0067 to the December average rate of 16.9754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 17.3675 was up 21.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.2516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
GIP to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.4058, compared to 15.9724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5666 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 1.3580 LSL (High: 15.2655 / Low: 13.9075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4028 LSL (High: 15.2890 / Low: 14.8862).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.7084 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 16.9754) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.8500), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1253 (+22.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3330 | 13.6504 | 14.0067 |
| February | 14.2502 | 13.8309 | 14.0425 |
| March | 14.9132 | 14.4145 | 14.6731 |
| April | 14.6943 | 13.6780 | 13.9647 |
| May | 15.2655 | 13.9075 | 14.2551 |
| June | 15.9111 | 15.0337 | 15.4929 |
| July | 15.2890 | 14.8862 | 15.0490 |
| August | 16.1083 | 15.0046 | 15.5981 |
| September | 16.3353 | 15.5704 | 15.8504 |
| October | 16.3218 | 15.7971 | 15.9309 |
| November | 16.6981 | 16.1353 | 16.4310 |
| December | 17.3675 | 16.7073 | 16.9754 |