2018 GBP to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.8671 ALL

YEARLY LOW

135.9759 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.2511 ALL

2018 GBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 152.8671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 135.9759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8912 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.2540 to the December average rate of 137.4736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 152.8671 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.8347, 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 764,336 ALL

2017 Average 765,664 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 679,880 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,456.20 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

152.6320

136.0956

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 147.7322, compared to 140.7700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.7322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.7700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.4161 ALL (High: 143.8475 / Low: 139.4314). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5115 ALL (High: 143.1453 / Low: 140.6338).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.4161

July Spread (Stable) ±2.5115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 3.9593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 151.2540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 158.3748), the exchange rate shifted by -7.1208 (-4.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 151.2540

2017 Avg (January) 158.3748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.8671	149.5050	151.2540
February	152.8047	149.1143	150.1558
March	149.8541	147.1773	148.6125
April	149.6887	146.2957	148.1449
May	146.2695	142.9717	144.5945
June	145.5094	141.3337	143.6317
July	143.1453	140.6338	142.0454
August	141.3870	138.3894	140.1744
September	143.3709	140.1659	141.6087
October	143.9276	140.0368	141.8852
November	143.8475	139.4314	141.4329
December	139.9709	135.9759	137.4736