2013 GIP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 GIP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the GIP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 2597.2870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1855.7607.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 741.5263 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2554.6210 to the December average rate of 1909.1313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2597.2870 was down 1.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 2640.7558, 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 SOS 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 2413.9863, compared to 2013.9190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 400.0673 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 177.7256 SOS (High: 2516.4469 / Low: 2338.7213). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.6819 SOS (High: 1979.7950 / Low: 1947.1131).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 162.7371 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 2540.1798) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2572.5143), the exchange rate shifted by -32.3345 (-1.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2584.8347 | 2523.2683 | 2554.6210 |
| February | 2573.1112 | 2443.5818 | 2517.2022 |
| March | 2597.2870 | 2489.2818 | 2540.1798 |
| April | 2516.4469 | 2338.7213 | 2377.4426 |
| May | 2362.4425 | 2202.6679 | 2278.1671 |
| June | 2261.9805 | 2132.7393 | 2216.3049 |
| July | 2139.1009 | 2076.6447 | 2107.6477 |
| August | 2106.0012 | 2024.0036 | 2071.7515 |
| September | 2052.1978 | 2012.2411 | 2032.1438 |
| October | 2037.7192 | 1971.8922 | 1997.2537 |
| November | 1979.7950 | 1947.1131 | 1965.5859 |
| December | 1969.3325 | 1855.7607 | 1909.1313 |