YEARLY HIGH
1.0088 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9301 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9718 GBP

2013 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0787 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9611 to the December average rate of 0.9393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0088 was up 1.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,044 GBP
2012 Average 4,832 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,650 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 393.37 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0023
0.9336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.9807, compared to 0.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0337 GBP (High: 0.9783 / Low: 0.9446). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GBP (High: 0.9620 / Low: 0.9493).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.9966) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+2.34%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.9966
2012 Avg (March) 0.9738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9783 0.9446 0.9611
February 1.0007 0.9692 0.9855
March 1.0088 0.9865 0.9966
April 0.9927 0.9735 0.9826
May 0.9898 0.9697 0.9797
June 0.9872 0.9721 0.9786
July 0.9992 0.9832 0.9909
August 0.9970 0.9727 0.9799
September 0.9768 0.9493 0.9598
October 0.9620 0.9493 0.9570
November 0.9613 0.9377 0.9500
December 0.9467 0.9301 0.9393