YEARLY HIGH
1.9198 AUD
YEARLY LOW
1.7306 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8271 AUD

2014 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.7306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1892 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8598 to the December average rate of 1.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9198 was up 2.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8694, 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 9,599 AUD
2013 Average 8,117 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 8,653 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945.91 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9096
1.7830
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 1.8253, compared to 1.8288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1322 AUD (High: 1.8629 / Low: 1.7306). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 AUD (High: 1.8166 / Low: 1.7878).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1322
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.8991) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+4.07%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.8991
2013 Avg (December) 1.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8982 1.8098 1.8598
February 1.8778 1.8211 1.8484
March 1.8789 1.7937 1.8316
April 1.8180 1.7759 1.7969
May 1.8283 1.7880 1.8098
June 1.8166 1.7878 1.8056
July 1.8355 1.8037 1.8190
August 1.8161 1.7725 1.7935
September 1.8629 1.7306 1.8033
October 1.8564 1.8118 1.8342
November 1.8605 1.7878 1.8236
December 1.9198 1.8523 1.8991