2013 GNF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7519 STD

YEARLY LOW

2.5190 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6315 STD

2013 GNF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 2.7519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2.5190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2329 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5995 to the December average rate of 2.5716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7519 was down 3.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,760 STD

2012 Average 13,577 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,595 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164.41 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.7133

2.5587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to STD 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 2.6398, compared to 2.6231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1621 STD (High: 2.6811 / Low: 2.5190). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0493 STD (High: 2.6792 / Low: 2.6299).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1621

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 2.7004) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0801 (-2.88%).

2013 Avg (July) 2.7004

2012 Avg (July) 2.7805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6570	2.5400	2.5995
February	2.6811	2.5190	2.5896
March	2.6833	2.6198	2.6569
April	2.6792	2.6299	2.6624
May	2.7248	2.6204	2.6670
June	2.7299	2.6226	2.6634
July	2.7519	2.6549	2.7004
August	2.6829	2.5885	2.6365
September	2.6881	2.5793	2.6464
October	2.6187	2.5330	2.5804
November	2.6394	2.5745	2.6032
December	2.6051	2.5360	2.5716