2017 GBP to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 GBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the GBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 161.8347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 143.2018.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6329 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 158.3748 to the December average rate of 150.8954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.8347 was down 13.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 187.1659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
GBP to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 157.0523, compared to 149.3016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7507 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 7.2814 ALL (High: 152.5774 / Low: 145.2960). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6314 ALL (High: 160.6271 / Low: 157.9957).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.3942 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 159.8261) against the same month in 2016 (average: 174.9162), the exchange rate shifted by -15.0902 (-8.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 160.8503 | 154.9915 | 158.3748 |
| February | 160.6271 | 157.9957 | 159.0008 |
| March | 160.1569 | 154.0704 | 156.2326 |
| April | 161.8347 | 158.3747 | 159.8261 |
| May | 160.2632 | 153.7224 | 157.1368 |
| June | 154.1078 | 149.7762 | 151.7426 |
| July | 151.2412 | 147.7164 | 149.6471 |
| August | 148.5176 | 143.2018 | 145.2818 |
| September | 152.5774 | 145.2960 | 149.3977 |
| October | 152.4206 | 148.3167 | 150.2131 |
| November | 152.3229 | 149.3990 | 150.3741 |
| December | 152.9067 | 149.5625 | 150.8954 |