YEARLY HIGH
158.1869 ALL
YEARLY LOW
109.7630 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
139.2515 ALL

2020 GBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 158.1869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 109.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.4239 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.7311 to the December average rate of 136.4846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 158.1869 was up 6.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 148.2647, 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 790,935 ALL
2019 Average 701,787 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 548,815 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,119.58 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

146.0575
135.3471
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 141.5346, compared to 136.9683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.5346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.9683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 28.8670 ALL (High: 138.6300 / Low: 109.7630). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1358 ALL (High: 137.7991 / Low: 135.6633).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.8670
October Spread (Stable) ±2.1358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.4185 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 140.0907) against the same month in 2019 (average: 141.3871), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2965 (-0.92%).

2020 Avg (May) 140.0907
2019 Avg (May) 141.3871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.3166 142.2728 143.7311
February 147.1024 143.2161 145.1650
March 147.3348 129.9237 138.7465
April 145.7941 141.4788 143.2791
May 158.1869 137.7577 140.0907
June 140.1185 135.9847 138.1954
July 138.6300 109.7630 136.4290
August 140.2566 135.9000 137.7317
September 139.6803 134.1591 136.2396
October 137.7991 135.6633 136.7801
November 139.4400 137.0751 138.1449
December 138.8830 134.8340 136.4846