2013 LBP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 LBP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the LBP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 4.7707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 4.5237.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2470 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7197 to the December average rate of 4.6311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.7707 was down 0.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.7953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
LBP to GNF 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 4.6976, compared to 4.6159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0817 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1388 GNF (High: 4.6691 / Low: 4.5303). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0599 GNF (High: 4.6307 / Low: 4.5708).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0655 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 4.7272) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.6792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0480 (+1.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.7523 | 4.6537 | 4.7197 |
| February | 4.7472 | 4.6189 | 4.7088 |
| March | 4.7707 | 4.6743 | 4.7272 |
| April | 4.7701 | 4.6701 | 4.7052 |
| May | 4.7412 | 4.6459 | 4.6952 |
| June | 4.6691 | 4.5303 | 4.6297 |
| July | 4.6307 | 4.5708 | 4.6015 |
| August | 4.6528 | 4.5707 | 4.6145 |
| September | 4.6512 | 4.5237 | 4.5942 |
| October | 4.6590 | 4.5588 | 4.6166 |
| November | 4.6641 | 4.5781 | 4.6374 |
| December | 4.6594 | 4.5838 | 4.6311 |