YEARLY HIGH
0.9302 GNF
YEARLY LOW
0.8611 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8948 GNF

2013 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.9302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 0.8611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0692 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8929 to the December average rate of 0.8699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9302 was down 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,651 GNF
2012 Average 4,407 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,305 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.79 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9262
0.8647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GNF 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 0.9054, compared to 0.8841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0213 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0288 GNF (High: 0.9150 / Low: 0.8862). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 GNF (High: 0.8747 / Low: 0.8611).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9211) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0481 (+5.51%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9211
2012 Avg (May) 0.8730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8986 0.8779 0.8929
February 0.9040 0.8786 0.8948
March 0.9132 0.8912 0.9056
April 0.9194 0.8985 0.9111
May 0.9302 0.9071 0.9211
June 0.9150 0.8862 0.9069
July 0.9011 0.8868 0.8931
August 0.8998 0.8835 0.8921
September 0.8949 0.8707 0.8845
October 0.8928 0.8771 0.8854
November 0.8895 0.8649 0.8797
December 0.8747 0.8611 0.8699