2011 GBP to AUD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |