YEARLY HIGH
4.9490 AED
YEARLY LOW
4.4157 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6918 AED

2019 GBP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 4.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 4.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5333 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7400 to the December average rate of 4.8162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9490 was down 6.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.2675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,745 AED
2018 Average 24,517 AED
Yearly Trough Low 22,078 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,666.69 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.8749
4.4268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AED 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 4.7531, compared to 4.6306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.2825 AED (High: 4.7682 / Low: 4.4857). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 AED (High: 4.7562 / Low: 4.6920).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2825
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1168 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.8162) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1629 (+3.50%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.8162
2018 Avg (December) 4.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8514 4.5974 4.7400
February 4.8918 4.7008 4.7781
March 4.8882 4.7694 4.8376
April 4.8399 4.7362 4.7832
May 4.8385 4.6305 4.7226
June 4.6836 4.6069 4.6571
July 4.6446 4.4637 4.5810
August 4.5110 4.4157 4.4642
September 4.6000 4.4317 4.5389
October 4.7682 4.4857 4.6514
November 4.7562 4.6920 4.7318
December 4.9490 4.7426 4.8162