YEARLY HIGH
0.6274 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5571 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5954 GBP

2017 AUD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.6274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.5571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6040 to the December average rate of 0.5708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6274 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,137 GBP
2016 Average 2,757 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,785 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.69 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6223
0.5661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 0.5997, compared to 0.5912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0387 GBP (High: 0.6229 / Low: 0.5842). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 GBP (High: 0.6179 / Low: 0.6014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.6176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0910 (+17.28%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.6176
2016 Avg (March) 0.5266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6229 0.5842 0.6040
February 0.6193 0.5989 0.6144
March 0.6274 0.6074 0.6176
April 0.6088 0.5782 0.5966
May 0.5840 0.5670 0.5752
June 0.5998 0.5727 0.5903
July 0.6129 0.5845 0.5999
August 0.6179 0.6014 0.6110
September 0.6156 0.5840 0.5987
October 0.5989 0.5763 0.5902
November 0.5910 0.5590 0.5766
December 0.5800 0.5571 0.5708