2013 USD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6724 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6038 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6396 GBP

2013 USD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.6724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6259 to the December average rate of 0.6106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6724 was up 3.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,362 GBP

2012 Average 3,155 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,019 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.94 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6681

0.6054

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 0.6480, compared to 0.6313 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) 0.6480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0279 GBP (High: 0.6608 / Low: 0.6330). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 GBP (High: 0.6267 / Low: 0.6168).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.6591) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+2.81%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.6591

2012 Avg (July) 0.6411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6367	0.6147	0.6259
February	0.6608	0.6330	0.6456
March	0.6714	0.6566	0.6629
April	0.6621	0.6442	0.6530
May	0.6645	0.6423	0.6539
June	0.6582	0.6362	0.6466
July	0.6724	0.6499	0.6591
August	0.6606	0.6383	0.6452
September	0.6448	0.6186	0.6302
October	0.6267	0.6168	0.6217
November	0.6288	0.6109	0.6207
December	0.6146	0.6038	0.6106