YEARLY HIGH
21.1796 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.6548 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0364 SCR

2013 GIP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GIP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 21.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 17.6548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5249 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7945 to the December average rate of 19.7516, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 21.1796 was down 10.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.7637, 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 105,898 SCR
2012 Average 108,827 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 88,274 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,624.30 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

21.0767
17.6911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to SCR 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 18.9981, compared to 19.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.2014 SCR (High: 19.7658 / Low: 18.5644). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4045 SCR (High: 19.9940 / Low: 19.5895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4045

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0034 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 20.7945) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.5366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7421 (-3.45%).

2013 Avg (January) 20.7945
2012 Avg (January) 21.5366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1796 20.3303 20.7945
February 20.2503 19.5317 19.9340
March 19.7658 18.5644 18.9306
April 18.7158 17.6548 17.9732
May 18.2768 17.8227 18.0198
June 18.6384 17.9331 18.3366
July 18.5133 17.7428 18.1769
August 18.8659 18.1308 18.5997
September 19.4833 18.5453 19.0981
October 19.6799 19.2042 19.3960
November 19.7867 19.0767 19.4256
December 19.9940 19.5895 19.7516