YEARLY HIGH
161.8347 ALL
YEARLY LOW
143.2018 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.1769 ALL

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 809,174 ALL
2016 Average 840,752 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 716,009 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,164.27 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

161.2805
143.8274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.3016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.2814
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6314

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.3942 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (April) 159.8261
2016 Avg (April) 174.9162

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