YEARLY HIGH
4.3098 LTL
YEARLY LOW
3.9495 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0936 LTL

2013 GIP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 4.3098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 3.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3603 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1496 to the December average rate of 4.1272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3098 was down 4.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.4998, 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 21,549 LTL
2012 Average 21,306 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19,748 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,801.47 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2814
3.9801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to LTL 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 4.1128, compared to 4.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.2725 LTL (High: 4.2995 / Low: 4.0270). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 LTL (High: 4.0730 / Low: 4.0192).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2725
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0538

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 0.1894 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.2563) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.1377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1186 (+2.87%).

2013 Avg (March) 4.2563
2012 Avg (March) 4.1377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2300 4.0499 4.1496
February 4.2184 4.0074 4.0833
March 4.3098 4.2155 4.2563
April 4.2995 4.0270 4.0668
May 4.1016 4.0324 4.0687
June 4.0730 4.0192 4.0525
July 4.0539 3.9495 4.0052
August 4.0541 3.9513 4.0181
September 4.1287 4.0517 4.1018
October 4.1288 4.0283 4.0717
November 4.1588 4.0691 4.1225
December 4.1667 4.0822 4.1272