YEARLY HIGH
0.9043 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.8316 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8679 GBP

2011 EUR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EUR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.9043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.8316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0727 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8478 to the December average rate of 0.8439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9043 was down 0.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,522 GBP
2010 Average 4,292 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,158 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.60 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.8919
0.8395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 0.8682, compared to 0.8675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was March, with a trading range of 0.0361 GBP (High: 0.8835 / Low: 0.8474). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 GBP (High: 0.8640 / Low: 0.8513).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 0.8852) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0489 (+5.85%).

2011 Avg (July) 0.8852
2010 Avg (July) 0.8363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8642 0.8316 0.8478
February 0.8560 0.8366 0.8466
March 0.8835 0.8474 0.8677
April 0.8897 0.8739 0.8832
May 0.8995 0.8639 0.8766
June 0.9041 0.8764 0.8876
July 0.9043 0.8755 0.8852
August 0.8871 0.8683 0.8764
September 0.8817 0.8605 0.8715
October 0.8813 0.8562 0.8705
November 0.8640 0.8513 0.8576
December 0.8600 0.8319 0.8439