YEARLY HIGH
0.6051 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.5213 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5623 GBP

2022 AUD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AUD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.6051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.5213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0838 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5292 to the December average rate of 0.5546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.6051 was up 5.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5737, 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 3,026 GBP
2021 Average 2,730 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,607 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.92 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5965
0.5230
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 0.5541, compared to 0.5706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0312 GBP (High: 0.6051 / Low: 0.5739). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 GBP (High: 0.5698 / Low: 0.5562).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5904) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0577 (+10.84%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5904
2021 Avg (September) 0.5327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5375 0.5213 0.5292
February 0.5408 0.5222 0.5292
March 0.5739 0.5444 0.5609
April 0.5801 0.5620 0.5688
May 0.5759 0.5619 0.5665
June 0.5776 0.5630 0.5703
July 0.5771 0.5631 0.5715
August 0.5893 0.5674 0.5810
September 0.6051 0.5739 0.5904
October 0.5771 0.5521 0.5632
November 0.5698 0.5562 0.5626
December 0.5625 0.5487 0.5546