YEARLY HIGH
4.9317 AED
YEARLY LOW
4.5357 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6942 AED

2024 GBP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GBP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 4.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 4.5357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3960 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6676 to the December average rate of 4.6406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 4.9317 was up 2.27% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.8222, 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 24,658 AED
2023 Average 22,844 AED
Yearly Trough Low 22,679 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,979.87 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

4.8820
4.5682
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 4.6461, compared to 4.7422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.2104 AED (High: 4.8686 / Low: 4.6582). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0575 AED (High: 4.6937 / Low: 4.6362).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2104
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1089 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 4.8559) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3060 (+6.72%).

2024 Avg (September) 4.8559
2023 Avg (September) 4.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6937 4.6362 4.6676
February 4.6817 4.6036 4.6394
March 4.7226 4.6262 4.6671
April 4.6555 4.5357 4.5943
May 4.6909 4.5887 4.6413
June 4.7050 4.6357 4.6671
July 4.7782 4.6445 4.7271
August 4.8686 4.6582 4.7553
September 4.9317 4.7889 4.8559
October 4.8756 4.7373 4.7916
November 4.7906 4.6023 4.6827
December 4.6941 4.5902 4.6406