YEARLY HIGH
145.6495 ALL
YEARLY LOW
136.6883 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.4283 ALL

2021 GBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 145.6495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 136.6883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9612 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.4801 to the December average rate of 142.2540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 145.6495 was down 7.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 158.1869, 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 728,248 ALL
2020 Average 696,112 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 683,441 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,806.22 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

144.4022
137.9417
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 142.0211, compared to 142.8354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.8354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 5.2359 ALL (High: 145.6461 / Low: 140.4102). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6006 ALL (High: 143.2723 / Low: 141.6717).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.2359
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 1.6098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 143.5633) against the same month in 2020 (average: 136.7801), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7832 (+4.96%).

2021 Avg (October) 143.5633
2020 Avg (October) 136.7801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.2798 136.6883 138.4801
February 143.9408 139.8513 141.8595
March 144.6792 142.5001 143.6222
April 145.6461 140.4102 142.5687
May 143.5904 141.8399 142.6822
June 143.9248 141.9518 142.9139
July 143.8004 141.8890 142.9031
August 143.2723 141.6717 142.5232
September 142.8908 139.9113 141.9051
October 145.6495 142.0552 143.5633
November 145.4452 142.0568 143.8638
December 144.3135 141.4702 142.2540