YEARLY HIGH
0.0748 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0576 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 GBP

2013 LSL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0714 to the December average rate of 0.0589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0748 was down 11.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374 GBP
2012 Average 385 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 288 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.91 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0740
0.0575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GBP 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 0.0705, compared to 0.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 GBP (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GBP (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0654).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.0726) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-12.10%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.0726
2012 Avg (February) 0.0826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0727 0.0702 0.0714
February 0.0748 0.0709 0.0726
March 0.0737 0.0706 0.0722
April 0.0731 0.0708 0.0717
May 0.0719 0.0655 0.0702
June 0.0665 0.0628 0.0646
July 0.0672 0.0654 0.0665
August 0.0666 0.0621 0.0641
September 0.0642 0.0612 0.0631
October 0.0633 0.0613 0.0628
November 0.0620 0.0599 0.0609
December 0.0599 0.0576 0.0589