YEARLY HIGH
0.5360 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4938 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5163 GBP

2024 AUD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AUD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.4938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0423 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5229 to the December average rate of 0.5006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.5360 was down 7.38% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.5788, 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 2,680 GBP
2023 Average 2,672 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,469 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211.39 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.5270
0.4982
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 0.5205, compared to 0.5120 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) 0.5205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0192 GBP (High: 0.5360 / Low: 0.5169). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 GBP (High: 0.5191 / Low: 0.5126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 0.5229) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.5684), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-8.01%).

2024 Avg (January) 0.5229
2023 Avg (January) 0.5684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5360 0.5169 0.5229
February 0.5191 0.5126 0.5167
March 0.5190 0.5119 0.5161
April 0.5232 0.5159 0.5201
May 0.5282 0.5200 0.5246
June 0.5283 0.5171 0.5227
July 0.5272 0.5087 0.5188
August 0.5184 0.5081 0.5140
September 0.5170 0.5078 0.5123
October 0.5218 0.5041 0.5140
November 0.5193 0.5074 0.5123
December 0.5119 0.4938 0.5006