YEARLY HIGH
0.4584 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3733 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4130 GBP

2016 AWG to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.4584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.3733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0851 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3872 to the December average rate of 0.4463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4584 was up 20.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,292 GBP
2015 Average 1,826 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,866 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 425.49 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4583
0.3779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.3893, compared to 0.4368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0484 GBP (High: 0.4217 / Low: 0.3733). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 GBP (High: 0.3891 / Low: 0.3793).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4516) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3637), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+24.18%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4516
2015 Avg (October) 0.3637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3938 0.3778 0.3872
February 0.4023 0.3822 0.3898
March 0.3995 0.3852 0.3909
April 0.3968 0.3817 0.3900
May 0.3891 0.3793 0.3846
June 0.4217 0.3733 0.3931
July 0.4323 0.4179 0.4240
August 0.4328 0.4179 0.4261
September 0.4303 0.4163 0.4246
October 0.4584 0.4299 0.4516
November 0.4555 0.4425 0.4479
December 0.4563 0.4380 0.4463