YEARLY HIGH
1.6423 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.4823 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5537 AUD

2011 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.6423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 1.4823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1600 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5833 to the December average rate of 1.5399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.6423 was down 9.56% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.8159, 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 8,212 AUD
2010 Average 8,415 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 7,411 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 800.25 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.6088
1.4879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AUD 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 1.5641, compared to 1.5432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.1222 AUD (High: 1.6262 / Low: 1.5040). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 AUD (High: 1.5153 / Low: 1.4823).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1222
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2011: 1.5987) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.6511), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0524 (-3.17%).

2011 Avg (March) 1.5987
2010 Avg (March) 1.6511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6147 1.5206 1.5833
February 1.6186 1.5840 1.5981
March 1.6423 1.5521 1.5987
April 1.5748 1.5219 1.5459
May 1.5463 1.5119 1.5304
June 1.5436 1.4961 1.5284
July 1.5153 1.4823 1.4979
August 1.5884 1.4858 1.5598
September 1.6056 1.5068 1.5420
October 1.6262 1.5040 1.5541
November 1.6000 1.5330 1.5656
December 1.5636 1.5199 1.5399